| 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 | $242.89 | 8.363% | $263.2029 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.82 | 6.810% | $195.27 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.58 | 12.511% | $166.0437 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.60 | 3.409% | $57.4954 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.87 | 5.521% | $45.2369 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.25 | 5.332% | $242.5269 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.48 | 12.271% | $117.3007 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.49 | $1,087.0765 | $1,087.08 | $1,087.10 | $1,087.00 | |