| 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 | $239.73 | 4.340% | $250.1343 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.71 | 9.444% | $210.9095 | $210.91 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.45 | 6.749% | $162.7389 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.66 | 3.145% | $101.7629 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.40 | 9.428% | $186.4653 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.80 | 6.239% | $50.7822 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.44 | 11.365% | $79.5592 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.19 | $1,042.3523 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.40 | |