| 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 | $241.65 | 4.601% | $252.7683 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.94 | 4.542% | $255.0198 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.35 | 3.612% | $37.663 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 6.384% | $89.7562 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.78 | 5.129% | $213.1806 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.79 | 11.416% | $221.4839 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.99 | 12.779% | $217.6522 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.87 | $1,287.5240 | $1,287.52 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.70 | |