| 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 | $241.55 | 3.667% | $250.4076 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.89 | 4.638% | $98.2446 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.59 | 10.852% | $83.793 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.58 | 9.346% | $132.9429 | $132.94 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.93 | 7.324% | $106.1756 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.88 | 5.557% | $181.4314 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.99 | 4.793% | $183.3773 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.41 | $1,036.3724 | $1,036.37 | $1,036.45 | $1,036.30 | |