| 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 | $242.48 | 3.680% | $251.4033 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.45 | 12.392% | $247.7682 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.40 | 5.493% | $144.9474 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.63 | 4.714% | $191.2392 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.56 | 3.229% | $60.4509 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.59 | 11.275% | $130.8483 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.34 | 3.194% | $11.7022 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.45 | $1,038.3595 | $1,038.36 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.30 | |