| 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 | $242.80 | 3.516% | $251.3368 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.45 | 9.844% | $158.6697 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.78 | 7.458% | $109.3708 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.28 | 13.598% | $48.0292 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.42 | 13.282% | $188.5239 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 9.423% | $52.151 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.37 | 6.700% | $30.2708 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.76 | $838.3522 | $838.35 | $838.30 | $838.40 | |