| 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 | $240.38 | 3.752% | $249.3991 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.62 | 3.331% | $144.2707 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.86 | 5.177% | $181.809 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.65 | 4.206% | $25.6868 | $25.69 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.91 | 13.767% | $104.5632 | $104.56 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.40 | 5.756% | $88.2005 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.44 | 5.683% | $251.9905 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.26 | $1,045.9198 | $1,045.92 | $1,045.90 | $1,046.00 | |