| 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 | $242.71 | 3.688% | $251.6611 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.30 | 3.164% | $24.0372 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.47 | 5.225% | $41.5323 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.88 | 11.406% | $198.169 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.57 | 8.858% | $22.3921 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.99 | 6.567% | $156.6428 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.71 | 4.555% | $232.8544 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.63 | $927.2889 | $927.28 | $927.30 | $927.30 | |