| 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 | $240.53 | 4.418% | $251.1566 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.79 | 12.307% | $86.2405 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.80 | 5.782% | $83.3562 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.36 | 11.347% | $164.0809 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.83 | 5.109% | $122.7988 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.28 | 8.800% | $189.6166 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.91 | 5.626% | $196.3693 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.50 | $1,093.6189 | $1,093.63 | $1,093.60 | $1,093.70 | |