| 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 | $236.81 | 6.163% | $251.4046 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.77 | 10.761% | $154.8106 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.77 | 13.278% | $262.5444 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.73 | 9.379% | $31.4246 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.46 | 9.410% | $49.7378 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.74 | 10.382% | $81.3957 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.43 | 7.103% | $187.8908 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.71 | $1,019.2085 | $1,019.20 | $1,019.20 | $1,019.10 | |