| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $242.88 | 3.611% | $251.6504 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.97 | 9.669% | $212.725 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.72 | 13.562% | $180.2456 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.84 | 6.473% | $176.5748 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.79 | 8.321% | $75.5972 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.74 | 9.572% | $136.6801 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.73 | 7.825% | $269.2714 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.67 | $1,302.7445 | $1,302.75 | $1,302.75 | $1,302.80 | |