| 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 | $242.33 | 3.315% | $250.3632 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 5.601% | $41.7969 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.50 | 9.748% | $20.3034 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.93 | 13.275% | $153.9747 | $153.97 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.27 | 11.108% | $119.1856 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.32 | 11.758% | $117.7035 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.68 | 6.472% | $113.5843 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.61 | $816.9116 | $816.90 | $816.90 | $817.00 | |