| 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 | $240.51 | 4.538% | $251.4243 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.74 | 4.249% | $123.7853 | $123.79 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.27 | 5.737% | $119.7683 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.76 | 12.756% | $151.95 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.68 | 3.565% | $97.0197 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.58 | 9.510% | $158.3296 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.95 | 7.510% | $49.4008 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.49 | $951.6780 | $951.68 | $951.65 | $951.70 | |