| 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 | $243.25 | 3.850% | $252.6151 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.86 | 13.528% | $154.2391 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 8.656% | $41.6696 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.61 | 8.692% | $101.7466 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.28 | 3.641% | $39.6738 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.90 | 7.168% | $7.3946 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.66 | 13.653% | $93.9456 | $93.95 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.91 | $691.2844 | $691.29 | $691.25 | $691.20 | |