| 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 | $234.29 | 7.509% | $251.8828 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.73 | 12.688% | $172.1084 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.51 | 11.712% | $56.4257 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.61 | 3.295% | $170.0339 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.32 | 4.592% | $93.4216 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.76 | 3.335% | $51.4195 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.43 | 5.852% | $254.5 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.65 | $1,049.7919 | $1,049.79 | $1,049.80 | $1,049.70 | |