| 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 | $232.73 | 7.868% | $251.0412 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.38 | 3.654% | $94.719 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.52 | 3.635% | $106.2466 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.91 | 12.123% | $96.3249 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.79 | 6.551% | $187.306 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.25 | 9.241% | $262.4515 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.32 | 13.248% | $101.1531 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.90 | $1,099.2423 | $1,099.24 | $1,099.20 | $1,099.20 | |