| 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 | $240.73 | 4.271% | $251.0116 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.59 | 3.144% | $218.2424 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.99 | 5.509% | $149.8122 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.26 | 10.398% | $10.2229 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.89 | 8.523% | $247.3131 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.97 | 11.182% | $114.4841 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.50 | 13.258% | $178.3814 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.93 | $1,169.4677 | $1,169.45 | $1,169.45 | $1,169.40 | |