| 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 | $241.51 | 4.332% | $251.9722 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.40 | 6.518% | $177.246 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.35 | 3.242% | $204.7805 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.55 | 7.678% | $16.7439 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.77 | 9.731% | $123.7436 | $123.74 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.78 | 4.397% | $223.1799 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.62 | 3.793% | $142.8399 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.98 | $1,140.5060 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.40 | |