| 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 | $242.87 | 3.659% | $251.7566 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.90 | 3.155% | $84.4839 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.85 | 13.302% | $213.9708 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.77 | 6.469% | $154.1352 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.25 | 6.851% | $200.0785 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.32 | 8.520% | $56.7777 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.73 | 5.389% | $182.0384 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.69 | $1,143.2411 | $1,143.25 | $1,143.30 | $1,143.30 | |