| 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 | $242.73 | 3.513% | $251.2571 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.33 | 5.181% | $120.2534 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.31 | 10.616% | $98.7911 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.85 | 11.329% | $154.5803 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.78 | 5.654% | $231.1498 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.26 | 5.420% | $130.9949 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.73 | 7.566% | $216.9929 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.99 | $1,204.0195 | $1,204.01 | $1,204.05 | $1,204.10 | |