| 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 | $241.59 | 4.235% | $251.8213 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.86 | 5.118% | $75.5378 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.48 | 3.509% | $159.9007 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.54 | 6.570% | $258.4749 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.59 | 10.436% | $77.9568 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 11.565% | $161.5684 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.84 | 12.149% | $155.7077 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.72 | $1,140.9676 | $1,140.97 | $1,140.90 | $1,141.00 | |