| 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 | $240.83 | 4.325% | $251.2459 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.90 | 5.827% | $185.0914 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.93 | 7.222% | $241.1744 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.91 | 11.431% | $64.5297 | $64.53 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.33 | 8.302% | $132.4858 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.74 | 8.555% | $68.1074 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.86 | 12.334% | $229.0041 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.50 | $1,171.6387 | $1,171.64 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.60 | |