| 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 | $242.55 | 4.223% | $252.7929 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.58 | 8.325% | $168.532 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.66 | 11.236% | $243.2286 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.25 | 10.707% | $52.3091 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.57 | 13.627% | $234.7193 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.58 | 11.369% | $73.0358 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.51 | 10.419% | $72.3355 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.70 | $1,096.9532 | $1,096.96 | $1,097.00 | $1,096.80 | |