| 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 | $240.72 | 4.373% | $251.2467 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.63 | 11.369% | $11.8385 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.94 | 10.273% | $208.3498 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.53 | 10.339% | $140.7153 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.86 | 6.785% | $85.2785 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.69 | 5.836% | $125.6167 | $125.62 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.48 | 13.177% | $6.2021 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.85 | $829.2476 | $829.26 | $829.25 | $829.10 | |