| 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 | $80.57 | 3.326% | $83.2498 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.32 | 11.493% | $270.1698 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.55 | 5.798% | $209.0039 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.62 | 9.719% | $40.1791 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.47 | 7.239% | $241.7918 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.44 | 4.539% | $242.9905 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.85 | 7.705% | $149.5484 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.82 | $1,236.9333 | $1,236.93 | $1,236.95 | $1,236.90 | |