| 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 | $240.91 | 4.486% | $251.7172 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.37 | 3.315% | $165.6863 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.35 | 7.161% | $125.7534 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.54 | 12.231% | $125.1825 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.77 | 8.303% | $47.4042 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.97 | 11.810% | $158.7367 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.52 | 9.679% | $129.9916 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.43 | $1,004.4719 | $1,004.47 | $1,004.50 | $1,004.50 | |