| 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 | $243.27 | 3.438% | $251.6336 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.41 | 5.204% | $60.3976 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.70 | 11.600% | $148.0932 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 13.512% | $169.9842 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.56 | 8.558% | $67.9139 | $67.91 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.43 | 4.203% | $71.3061 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.26 | 13.244% | $212.0607 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.38 | $981.3893 | $981.38 | $981.40 | $981.40 | |