| 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 | $242.35 | 3.664% | $251.2297 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.42 | 12.489% | $220.9509 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.26 | 8.135% | $170.0531 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.37 | 4.457% | $255.2616 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.80 | 10.412% | $134.4818 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.58 | 5.259% | $227.9699 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.66 | 3.136% | $111.0362 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.44 | $1,370.9832 | $1,370.98 | $1,371.00 | $1,371.10 | |