| 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 | $242.92 | 3.337% | $251.0262 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.45 | 7.758% | $157.8116 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.28 | 5.818% | $250.0268 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.40 | 5.796% | $227.8846 | $227.88 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.45 | 12.513% | $242.4093 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.62 | 3.202% | $249.3567 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.49 | 11.577% | $184.6488 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,463.61 | $1,563.1640 | $1,563.17 | $1,563.20 | $1,563.10 | |