| 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 | $240.79 | 4.315% | $251.1801 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.26 | 13.760% | $152.7342 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.85 | 9.651% | $250.9363 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.28 | 6.129% | $63.9746 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.59 | 7.638% | $51.2249 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.46 | 5.585% | $152.5281 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.97 | 7.137% | $154.2451 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.20 | $1,076.8233 | $1,076.82 | $1,076.85 | $1,076.70 | |