| 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 | $249.89 | 3.105% | $257.6491 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.53 | 11.712% | $112.3041 | $112.30 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.91 | 6.820% | $49.0411 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.43 | 9.114% | $203.4212 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.89 | 4.242% | $228.1753 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.68 | 8.166% | $95.9216 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.31 | 11.122% | $94.7982 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.64 | $1,041.3106 | $1,041.31 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.20 | |