| 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 | $236.66 | 6.284% | $251.5317 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.94 | 5.117% | $80.877 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.69 | 3.303% | $168.0637 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.98 | 7.623% | $252.8925 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.48 | 13.845% | $199.7752 | $199.78 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.86 | 5.654% | $69.5837 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.79 | 13.491% | $219.9342 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.40 | $1,242.6580 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.75 | $1,242.70 | |