| 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 | $233.82 | 7.470% | $251.2864 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.50 | 7.308% | $47.7521 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.36 | 9.535% | $158.1247 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.98 | 9.597% | $219.1721 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.78 | 10.617% | $180.0624 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.26 | 6.505% | $103.5868 | $103.59 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.25 | 11.628% | $81.7675 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.95 | $1,041.7520 | $1,041.75 | $1,041.70 | $1,041.90 | |