| 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 | $242.47 | 3.672% | $251.3735 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.74 | 10.200% | $95.5875 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.83 | 4.507% | $47.8956 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.36 | 5.785% | $125.2071 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.69 | 5.328% | $14.4194 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.70 | 7.628% | $165.4242 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.25 | 12.842% | $142.463 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.04 | $842.3703 | $842.37 | $842.30 | $842.40 | |