| 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 | $243.75 | 3.324% | $251.8523 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.38 | 13.680% | $197.0984 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.67 | 7.364% | $86.6105 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.93 | 9.128% | $13.019 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.64 | 12.650% | $52.54 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.36 | 13.834% | $262.228 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.84 | 8.354% | $177.5272 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.57 | $1,040.8754 | $1,040.88 | $1,040.90 | $1,040.80 | |