| 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 | $242.29 | 3.764% | $251.4098 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.40 | 12.831% | $54.6102 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.78 | 5.603% | $110.6508 | $110.65 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.86 | 6.201% | $16.8435 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.99 | 11.538% | $197.4111 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.93 | 12.596% | $25.8183 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.93 | 10.479% | $45.2191 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.18 | $701.9628 | $701.96 | $701.90 | $701.90 | |