| 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 | $242.78 | 3.557% | $251.4157 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.70 | 3.798% | $54.7015 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.95 | 7.643% | $60.2263 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.70 | 11.379% | $212.3998 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.72 | 7.655% | $259.1471 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.74 | 4.136% | $17.4324 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.36 | 9.546% | $148.2815 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.95 | $1,003.6043 | $1,003.61 | $1,003.65 | $1,003.50 | |