| 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 | $241.60 | 4.240% | $251.8438 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.68 | 9.743% | $230.1091 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.91 | 8.573% | $152.9902 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.90 | 7.716% | $157.1576 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.96 | 12.462% | $42.6906 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.82 | 10.359% | $256.9378 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 11.202% | $248.5031 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.34 | $1,340.2322 | $1,340.23 | $1,340.25 | $1,340.20 | |