| 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 | $231.71 | 8.317% | $250.9813 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.36 | 5.656% | $96.5273 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.97 | 3.399% | $194.3591 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.32 | 7.145% | $37.8436 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.66 | 7.861% | $217.5125 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.48 | 3.175% | $128.4322 | $128.43 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.72 | 12.424% | $114.3577 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.22 | $1,040.0137 | $1,040.01 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 | |