| 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 | $243.45 | 3.211% | $251.2672 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.49 | 3.190% | $188.3114 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.49 | 10.109% | $183.3205 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.52 | 5.364% | $239.7242 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.33 | 9.681% | $101.2685 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.26 | 6.858% | $6.6893 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.75 | 12.402% | $45.8038 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.29 | $1,016.3849 | $1,016.38 | $1,016.30 | $1,016.40 | |