| 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 | $242.28 | 3.787% | $251.4551 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.48 | 12.594% | $92.8675 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.53 | 10.525% | $173.0048 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.27 | 7.583% | $204.6982 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.79 | 4.298% | $9.1678 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.38 | 3.597% | $210.6956 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.78 | 8.559% | $190.825 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.51 | $1,132.7140 | $1,132.73 | $1,132.70 | $1,132.80 | |