| 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 | $240.65 | 4.290% | $250.9739 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.56 | 13.599% | $104.0112 | $104.01 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.34 | 13.263% | $146.4944 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.42 | 11.434% | $230.0221 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.29 | 3.119% | $16.7981 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.63 | 13.138% | $180.6022 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.61 | 11.316% | $126.4661 | $126.47 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.50 | $1,055.3680 | $1,055.36 | $1,055.30 | $1,055.40 | |