| 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 | $243.27 | 3.419% | $251.5874 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.37 | 11.368% | $173.0325 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.96 | 4.576% | $163.0967 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.81 | 12.801% | $100.1786 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.28 | 13.615% | $17.3604 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 8.288% | $155.2633 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 5.611% | $148.4785 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.66 | $1,008.9974 | $1,009.00 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.10 | |