| 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 | $242.49 | 3.696% | $251.4524 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.58 | 7.314% | $219.543 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.87 | 6.397% | $39.2286 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.76 | 4.640% | $21.7233 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.30 | 8.566% | $217.4577 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.91 | 11.573% | $115.9355 | $115.94 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 11.409% | $176.8395 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.64 | $1,042.1800 | $1,042.18 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.10 | |