| 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 | $242.37 | 4.125% | $252.3678 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.26 | 6.842% | $122.0777 | $122.08 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.33 | 13.281% | $260.9201 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.39 | 8.158% | $73.9693 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.39 | 10.858% | $29.2554 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.90 | 6.326% | $204.0396 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.68 | 4.661% | $26.8769 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.32 | $969.5068 | $969.52 | $969.50 | $969.60 | |