| 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 | $217.95 | 11.240% | $242.4476 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.93 | 9.778% | $152.5146 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.88 | 11.749% | $136.1997 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.73 | 6.858% | $39.2489 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.57 | 4.168% | $86.0115 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.36 | 12.543% | $181.5994 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.57 | 3.738% | $188.3571 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.99 | $1,026.3788 | $1,026.38 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.30 | |