| 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 | $242.25 | 3.645% | $251.08 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.95 | 8.273% | $266.2974 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.53 | 5.429% | $135.5079 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.74 | 7.413% | $62.0203 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.70 | 12.641% | $232.8289 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.95 | 8.846% | $39.1301 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.54 | 10.382% | $149.6118 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.66 | $1,136.4764 | $1,136.48 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.40 | |