| 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 | 3.664% | $251.7999 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.28 | 5.129% | $143.2698 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.71 | 8.254% | $184.8004 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.80 | 7.606% | $65.4244 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.88 | 10.409% | $233.9346 | $233.93 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.87 | 13.108% | $108.4366 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.30 | 13.710% | $84.4865 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.74 | $1,072.1522 | $1,072.15 | $1,072.15 | $1,072.10 | |