| 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 | $239.32 | 4.573% | $250.2641 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.49 | 9.615% | $177.0173 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.97 | 6.581% | $128.931 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.95 | 3.484% | $44.4464 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.89 | 11.152% | $61.0113 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.98 | 12.209% | $109.9424 | $109.94 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.51 | 8.544% | $173.1385 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.11 | $944.7510 | $944.75 | $944.75 | $944.60 | |