| 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 | $242.32 | 3.347% | $250.4305 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.65 | 6.639% | $137.1911 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.75 | 12.757% | $49.3312 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.89 | 9.296% | $102.618 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.38 | 7.688% | $216.8621 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.98 | 12.635% | $97.9699 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.29 | 4.170% | $156.5571 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.26 | $1,010.9599 | $1,010.96 | $1,010.95 | $1,011.00 | |