| 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 | $241.93 | 3.813% | $251.1548 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.50 | 8.316% | $141.3524 | $141.35 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.38 | 9.832% | $235.4578 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.51 | 10.155% | $197.7392 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.91 | 10.494% | $157.907 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.48 | 5.660% | $153.7142 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.34 | 12.380% | $71.1815 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.05 | $1,208.5069 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.60 | |