| 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 | $231.33 | 8.502% | $250.9977 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.47 | 8.134% | $231.915 | $231.92 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.97 | 5.734% | $43.3192 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.99 | 4.535% | $125.4315 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.71 | 13.817% | $277.3834 | $277.38 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.48 | 10.400% | $87.7459 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.80 | 13.682% | $150.9697 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.75 | $1,167.7624 | $1,167.77 | $1,167.75 | $1,167.70 | |