| 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 | $243.60 | 3.624% | $252.4281 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.25 | 12.584% | $143.2631 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.98 | 9.287% | $104.8937 | $104.89 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.62 | 12.861% | $76.3166 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.58 | 13.603% | $158.5671 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.52 | 8.717% | $167.9895 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.88 | 10.400% | $156.6355 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.43 | $1,060.0936 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.10 | |