| 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 | $240.52 | 4.814% | $252.0986 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.39 | 11.376% | $180.8635 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.83 | 4.575% | $55.247 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.52 | 12.321% | $166.8191 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.85 | 7.646% | $96.7199 | $96.72 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.85 | 8.290% | $186.0964 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.43 | 11.472% | $160.999 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.39 | $1,098.8435 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.80 | $1,098.80 | |