| 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 | $242.84 | 4.459% | $253.6682 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.36 | 10.844% | $239.8221 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.76 | 13.316% | $40.5218 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.32 | 5.814% | $211.9666 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.31 | 12.417% | $112.7655 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.65 | 13.701% | $6.4241 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.91 | 3.248% | $42.2388 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.15 | $907.4071 | $907.41 | $907.30 | $907.40 | |