| 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 | $242.86 | 3.693% | $251.8288 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.78 | 10.543% | $207.5776 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 10.815% | $160.582 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.74 | 13.116% | $152.4125 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.78 | 12.250% | $91.7981 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.57 | 3.734% | $240.2168 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.82 | 9.775% | $126.0437 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.46 | $1,230.4595 | $1,230.46 | $1,230.50 | $1,230.40 | |