| 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 | $234.43 | 4.181% | $244.2315 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 5.670% | $39.9855 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.99 | 7.575% | $132.3065 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.79 | 6.566% | $153.2313 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.66 | 11.139% | $110.7611 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.80 | 3.212% | $170.0934 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.32 | 3.152% | $249.9579 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.83 | $1,100.5672 | $1,100.57 | $1,100.60 | $1,100.60 | |