| 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 | $243.47 | 4.421% | $254.2338 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.78 | 8.736% | $211.796 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.27 | 9.801% | $222.0945 | $222.09 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.64 | 10.502% | $215.0811 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.59 | 4.342% | $21.484 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 6.471% | $7.2613 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.76 | 3.580% | $120.94 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.33 | $1,052.8907 | $1,052.88 | $1,052.95 | $1,052.90 | |