| 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 | $240.45 | 4.559% | $251.4121 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 4.594% | $8.106 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.84 | 13.168% | $180.8877 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.45 | 7.802% | $125.5354 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 7.619% | $198.9875 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.46 | 10.572% | $231.6041 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.67 | 7.802% | $11.5025 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.52 | $1,008.0353 | $1,008.04 | $1,008.05 | $1,008.00 | |