| 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 | $240.99 | 4.324% | $251.4104 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.86 | 7.189% | $129.5486 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.41 | 8.432% | $91.5275 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.63 | 9.553% | $196.7901 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.82 | 6.411% | $201.9894 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.32 | 3.758% | $214.0735 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.68 | 3.318% | $11.0344 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.71 | $1,096.3739 | $1,096.37 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.30 | |