| 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 | $240.85 | 4.322% | $251.2595 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.29 | 9.863% | $17.8967 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.59 | 12.423% | $43.384 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.29 | 11.723% | $192.4876 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.92 | 12.800% | $198.4378 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.31 | 5.186% | $143.379 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.99 | 9.547% | $136.9228 | $136.92 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.24 | $983.7674 | $983.77 | $983.80 | $983.80 | |