| 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 | $242.91 | 3.503% | $251.4191 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.69 | 4.327% | $225.0229 | $225.02 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.39 | 6.519% | $233.692 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 4.562% | $75.9434 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.92 | 11.739% | $240.1495 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.51 | 4.780% | $129.4138 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.74 | 10.259% | $65.8687 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.79 | $1,221.5094 | $1,221.50 | $1,221.45 | $1,221.40 | |