| 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 | $215.39 | 12.531% | $242.3805 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.90 | 13.870% | $175.2459 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.66 | 5.524% | $243.4017 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.51 | 8.255% | $76.3306 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.85 | 3.736% | $13.3301 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.42 | 7.141% | $185.8039 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.87 | 12.650% | $53.9256 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.60 | $990.4183 | $990.42 | $990.50 | $990.30 | |