| 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 | $242.55 | 3.576% | $251.2236 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.84 | 9.573% | $171.8543 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.56 | 3.615% | $257.5454 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.81 | 7.679% | $79.4779 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.76 | 4.239% | $228.0332 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.94 | 12.635% | $167.7586 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.58 | 6.786% | $49.7409 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.04 | $1,205.6339 | $1,205.63 | $1,205.65 | $1,205.60 | |