| 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 | $242.60 | 3.500% | $251.091 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.40 | 3.159% | $96.3505 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.29 | 5.308% | $198.2844 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.62 | 8.285% | $131.6962 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.85 | 3.267% | $253.8819 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.90 | 11.460% | $164.8493 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.34 | 5.410% | $194.3128 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.00 | $1,290.4661 | $1,290.46 | $1,290.50 | $1,290.50 | |