| 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 | $242.76 | 3.488% | $251.2275 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.90 | 10.719% | $95.1076 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.82 | 13.225% | $282.8587 | $282.86 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.38 | 9.442% | $180.9952 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.72 | 12.223% | $248.8208 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.63 | 10.713% | $146.8387 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.68 | 12.783% | $77.4594 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.89 | $1,283.3079 | $1,283.32 | $1,283.30 | $1,283.30 | |