| 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 | $241.77 | 3.108% | $249.2842 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.81 | 6.697% | $198.2537 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.70 | 8.755% | $166.0689 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.99 | 10.670% | $54.2172 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.52 | 5.554% | $12.1598 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.34 | 4.802% | $35.989 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.44 | 3.246% | $193.5243 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.57 | $909.4971 | $909.49 | $909.45 | $909.60 | |