| 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 | $242.35 | 3.743% | $251.4212 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.26 | 7.620% | $218.7484 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.57 | 10.268% | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.63 | 10.487% | $65.8834 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.53 | 13.638% | $118.7858 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.82 | 12.173% | $22.2327 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.35 | 10.809% | $251.9243 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.51 | $938.4458 | $938.44 | $938.45 | $938.40 | |