| 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 | $232.79 | 4.148% | $242.4461 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.34 | 4.244% | $178.6117 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.62 | 8.462% | $55.9881 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.83 | 4.530% | $260.102 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.85 | 6.477% | $56.2731 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.48 | 13.354% | $83.2925 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.61 | 9.244% | $132.8516 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.52 | $1,009.5651 | $1,009.56 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.60 | |