| 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 | $242.44 | 3.451% | $250.8066 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.70 | 13.789% | $276.1659 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.27 | 5.810% | $54.2488 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.77 | 5.441% | $235.9453 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.28 | 11.341% | $131.6941 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.30 | 11.151% | $97.0348 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.30 | 10.354% | $45.5762 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.06 | $1,091.4717 | $1,091.48 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.40 | |