| 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 | $242.40 | 3.473% | $250.8186 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.31 | 6.380% | $93.9442 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.74 | 12.212% | $10.9294 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.99 | 3.328% | $237.6441 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.47 | 6.263% | $158.8313 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.46 | 11.720% | $255.2355 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.87 | 10.274% | $159.7539 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.24 | $1,167.1570 | $1,167.15 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.00 | |