| 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 | 3.728% | $251.9346 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.76 | 7.493% | $162.0564 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.53 | 3.423% | $130.8611 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.50 | 12.238% | $54.4354 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.55 | 13.349% | $56.1644 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.78 | 9.318% | $201.9978 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.79 | 4.579% | $185.931 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.79 | $1,043.3807 | $1,043.38 | $1,043.40 | $1,043.40 | |