| 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 | $231.64 | 5.714% | $244.8759 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 6.619% | $153.0622 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.68 | 12.189% | $190.3623 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.73 | 10.226% | $31.6679 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.60 | 12.139% | $242.8931 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.38 | 11.742% | $135.6324 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 7.112% | $252.5594 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.38 | $1,251.0532 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.20 | |