| 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 | $240.75 | 4.262% | $251.0108 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.34 | 8.330% | $89.1989 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 9.263% | $77.5549 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.71 | 7.825% | $244.4501 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.50 | 5.357% | $30.0267 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.46 | 11.433% | $144.2612 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.83 | 13.845% | $155.7741 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.57 | $992.2767 | $992.27 | $992.25 | $992.40 | |