| 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 | $243.79 | 3.300% | $251.8351 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.67 | 7.187% | $239.7452 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.87 | 8.680% | $155.2711 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.54 | 7.365% | $188.4685 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.60 | 3.690% | $168.5999 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 7.660% | $17.807 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.57 | 12.413% | $65.8403 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.58 | $1,087.5671 | $1,087.58 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.50 | |