| 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 | $250.31 | 3.634% | $259.4063 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.50 | 3.147% | $155.2362 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.52 | 7.787% | $142.8393 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.70 | 13.863% | $115.7987 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.75 | 8.642% | $114.8889 | $114.89 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.62 | 9.352% | $187.6699 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.60 | 9.364% | $166.8895 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.00 | $1,142.7288 | $1,142.74 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.70 | |