| 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 | $240.96 | 4.432% | $251.6393 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.52 | 7.447% | $227.2719 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.35 | 6.490% | $198.4441 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.27 | 8.674% | $51.3702 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.79 | 5.668% | $265.0048 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.38 | 5.134% | $168.6139 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.95 | 13.102% | $11.2536 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.22 | $1,173.5978 | $1,173.58 | $1,173.55 | $1,173.60 | |