| 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 | $243.27 | 3.310% | $251.3222 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.94 | 5.840% | $149.1709 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.84 | 8.702% | $54.1771 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.41 | 8.625% | $139.4854 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.44 | 12.259% | $161.0243 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.29 | 9.531% | $252.2389 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.63 | 9.428% | $197.6598 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.82 | $1,205.0786 | $1,205.08 | $1,205.05 | $1,205.10 | |