| 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 | $242.62 | 3.146% | $250.2528 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 12.825% | $29.6278 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.69 | 7.210% | $163.6989 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.37 | 4.321% | $226.7626 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.36 | 9.733% | $183.6491 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.40 | 5.712% | $136.7913 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.44 | 5.319% | $37.3251 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.14 | $1,028.1076 | $1,028.11 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.10 | |