| 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 | $242.35 | 3.715% | $251.3533 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.90 | 7.457% | $167.5255 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.40 | 3.775% | $25.3211 | $25.32 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.62 | 4.238% | $222.6732 | $222.67 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.62 | 13.129% | $39.1653 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.75 | 10.168% | $73.5371 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.58 | 4.531% | $209.6683 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.22 | $989.2438 | $989.25 | $989.20 | $989.30 | |