| 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 | $242.90 | 3.798% | $252.1253 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.26 | 11.776% | $65.1207 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.85 | 7.438% | $60.0041 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.56 | 4.646% | $170.1125 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.88 | 5.437% | $30.4502 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.44 | 7.428% | $145.5005 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.45 | 9.798% | $16.9638 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.34 | $740.2771 | $740.27 | $740.25 | $740.30 | |