| 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 | $240.99 | 4.539% | $251.9285 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.26 | 3.804% | $163.2422 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.56 | 9.367% | $160.2883 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.87 | 12.355% | $179.6219 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.63 | 4.487% | $134.4016 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.82 | 9.833% | $10.7856 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.52 | 7.312% | $43.4828 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.65 | $943.7509 | $943.75 | $943.80 | $943.70 | |