| 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 | $242.53 | 3.488% | $250.9894 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.71 | 3.745% | $236.2377 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 4.736% | $243.2598 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.86 | 9.863% | $199.7969 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.51 | 9.150% | $165.3732 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.60 | 9.367% | $139.5523 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.52 | 8.715% | $217.9953 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.99 | $1,453.2046 | $1,453.21 | $1,453.20 | $1,453.30 | |