| 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 | $240.27 | 4.553% | $251.2095 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.78 | 11.729% | $247.7926 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.45 | 13.699% | $136.9504 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.58 | 4.794% | $5.8475 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.30 | 5.789% | $51.0961 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.85 | 12.223% | $278.1447 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.87 | 6.523% | $31.8184 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.10 | $1,002.8592 | $1,002.86 | $1,002.85 | $1,002.80 | |