| 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 | $242.96 | 3.440% | $251.3178 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.59 | 6.693% | $237.4879 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.47 | 6.686% | $172.2659 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.71 | 9.165% | $130.6814 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.35 | 9.599% | $104.5026 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.36 | 10.264% | $29.0656 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.71 | 5.519% | $39.7912 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.15 | $965.1124 | $965.12 | $965.10 | $965.20 | |