| 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 | $242.33 | 3.560% | $250.9569 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.76 | 4.588% | $158.7227 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.83 | 5.608% | $110.7089 | $110.71 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.99 | 7.681% | $31.2167 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.53 | 10.826% | $183.4503 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.54 | 8.456% | $43.9681 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.80 | 11.360% | $143.4317 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.78 | $922.4553 | $922.46 | $922.40 | $922.50 | |