| 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 | $243.89 | 3.362% | $252.0896 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.53 | 9.576% | $186.86 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.75 | 4.386% | $236.6953 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.34 | 5.540% | $109.065 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 5.538% | $6.0895 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.79 | 5.203% | $172.312 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 4.378% | $238.796 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.85 | $1,201.9074 | $1,201.92 | $1,201.90 | $1,202.00 | |