| 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 | $238.42 | 7.587% | $256.5089 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.69 | 3.481% | $224.233 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.35 | 13.798% | $189.303 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.76 | 13.674% | $106.5807 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.73 | 11.269% | $41.9818 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.40 | 4.373% | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.40 | 8.316% | $110.9156 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.75 | $1,190.8730 | $1,190.87 | $1,190.90 | $1,190.90 | |