| 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 | $240.44 | 4.789% | $251.9547 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.53 | 12.726% | $133.6141 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.39 | 9.475% | $81.4385 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.29 | 4.519% | $129.9067 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.42 | 6.403% | $221.7651 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.30 | 7.379% | $173.2023 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.63 | 12.350% | $107.4403 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.00 | $1,099.3217 | $1,099.32 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | |