| 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 | $240.39 | 5.112% | $252.6787 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.53 | 7.403% | $246.5221 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.43 | 10.860% | $171.2011 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.86 | 12.382% | $48.1669 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.76 | 13.455% | $100.7027 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 8.311% | $262.4809 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.96 | 7.457% | $80.5498 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.27 | $1,162.3022 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.30 | |