| 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 | $241.72 | 4.355% | $252.2469 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 12.750% | $173.0713 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.25 | 8.267% | $231.962 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.93 | 4.177% | $57.2244 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.33 | 6.493% | $110.0392 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.72 | 3.569% | $43.209 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.38 | 10.678% | $171.9715 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.83 | $1,039.7243 | $1,039.72 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.70 | |