| 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 | $242.97 | 3.650% | $251.8384 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.94 | 5.529% | $197.2759 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.59 | 8.150% | $183.4116 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.26 | 13.115% | $154.1305 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.68 | 7.647% | $53.479 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.93 | 5.808% | $39.0749 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.33 | 3.322% | $33.404 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.70 | $912.6143 | $912.61 | $912.65 | $912.60 | |