| 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 | $242.72 | 8.501% | $263.3536 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.35 | 3.768% | $243.1803 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.79 | 9.856% | $149.1735 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.50 | 6.639% | $165.8236 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.73 | 13.842% | $91.9046 | $91.90 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.50 | 4.673% | $125.0842 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.81 | 11.160% | $39.8064 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.40 | $1,078.3262 | $1,078.31 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.40 | |