| 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 | $234.90 | 3.125% | $242.2406 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 12.175% | $7.3026 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.96 | 13.159% | $107.4558 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.74 | 6.551% | $250.1178 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.50 | 4.610% | $220.2041 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.33 | 7.690% | $28.3548 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.41 | 6.627% | $86.805 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.35 | $942.4807 | $942.48 | $942.45 | $942.50 | |