| 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 | $243.60 | 3.280% | $251.5901 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.77 | 4.687% | $160.9772 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.89 | 8.536% | $40.0389 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.71 | 9.662% | $274.9336 | $274.93 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.80 | 11.533% | $56.6588 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.54 | 13.439% | $115.186 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.25 | 8.639% | $105.6514 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.56 | $1,005.0360 | $1,005.04 | $1,005.10 | $1,005.10 | |