| 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 | $155.40 | 5.110% | $163.3409 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.81 | 7.809% | $250.9901 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.37 | 13.481% | $251.2129 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.96 | 6.658% | $53.2863 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.37 | 8.115% | $150.6799 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.71 | 10.284% | $94.5244 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.83 | 11.587% | $47.7927 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.45 | $1,011.8272 | $1,011.82 | $1,011.85 | $1,011.80 | |