| 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 | $239.90 | 4.642% | $251.0362 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.96 | 5.530% | $257.451 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.99 | 3.579% | $151.215 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.85 | 13.470% | $159.8225 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.28 | 10.825% | $102.2693 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.57 | 5.329% | $49.0517 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.44 | 9.808% | $45.5044 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.99 | $1,016.3501 | $1,016.35 | $1,016.30 | $1,016.40 | |