| 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 | $240.80 | 4.249% | $251.0316 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.77 | 13.666% | $153.1877 | $153.19 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.42 | 5.388% | $41.5439 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.84 | 12.212% | $255.6638 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.46 | 7.156% | $68.0012 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.53 | 11.763% | $155.9429 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.30 | 4.836% | $174.3423 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.12 | $1,099.7134 | $1,099.70 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.60 | |