| 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 | $242.36 | 3.734% | $251.4097 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.44 | 3.139% | $160.3193 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.35 | 4.489% | $238.6006 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.67 | 10.708% | $95.9506 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.33 | 9.271% | $74.6649 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.80 | 9.270% | $15.0793 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.52 | 5.105% | $173.9698 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.47 | $1,009.9942 | $1,009.99 | $1,009.95 | $1,010.10 | |