| 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 | $242.51 | 3.649% | $251.3592 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.69 | 4.654% | $97.0038 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.43 | 4.630% | $94.6169 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.69 | 7.658% | $85.7927 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.82 | 13.657% | $17.9805 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.55 | 6.304% | $207.8775 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 6.269% | $149.4036 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.28 | $904.0342 | $904.03 | $904.05 | $904.10 | |