| 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 | $240.36 | 4.618% | $251.4598 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.58 | 4.502% | $161.5392 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.92 | 3.749% | $219.8649 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.40 | 5.416% | $22.559 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.99 | 7.812% | $84.0826 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.98 | 13.600% | $84.0413 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.97 | 7.740% | $246.6923 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.20 | $1,070.2391 | $1,070.23 | $1,070.25 | $1,070.30 | |