| 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 | $242.57 | 3.755% | $251.6785 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.83 | 7.368% | $97.5224 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.89 | 4.822% | $138.2497 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.33 | 4.415% | $179.9384 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.35 | 9.346% | $270.4673 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.55 | 5.161% | $161.4747 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.42 | 8.799% | $201.7351 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.94 | $1,301.0661 | $1,301.07 | $1,301.05 | $1,301.00 | |