| 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 | $242.68 | 3.514% | $251.2078 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.31 | 11.462% | $185.3725 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.92 | 4.134% | $141.5389 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.50 | 6.443% | $77.1712 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.65 | 5.497% | $8.0705 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.47 | 11.490% | $97.5203 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.97 | 6.514% | $111.8077 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.50 | $872.6889 | $872.69 | $872.60 | $872.70 | |