| 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 | $241.32 | 4.370% | $251.8657 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.70 | 6.102% | $61.2209 | $61.22 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.68 | 3.666% | $19.3648 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.64 | 12.670% | $217.0475 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.32 | 13.294% | $277.9328 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.59 | 3.461% | $117.5213 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.85 | 10.186% | $127.6505 | $127.65 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.10 | $1,072.6035 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.55 | $1,072.60 | |