| 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 | $229.79 | 5.288% | $241.9413 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.94 | 12.718% | $237.7673 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.82 | 11.626% | $170.5869 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.74 | 3.544% | $13.1915 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.52 | 8.381% | $29.8265 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.74 | 7.848% | $144.2359 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.54 | 11.665% | $34.1025 | $34.10 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.09 | $871.6519 | $871.66 | $871.70 | $871.60 | |