| 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 | $240.89 | 4.390% | $251.4651 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.89 | 6.702% | $262.3695 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.28 | 6.610% | $252.9642 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.80 | 4.839% | $6.0807 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.42 | 6.244% | $18.5077 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.83 | 9.411% | $75.3076 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.49 | 10.859% | $243.3244 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.60 | $1,110.0192 | $1,110.02 | $1,109.95 | $1,110.10 | |