| 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 | $241.77 | 4.475% | $252.5892 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.29 | 9.515% | $151.4483 | $151.45 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.86 | 10.528% | $271.7441 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.53 | 13.268% | $7.3964 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 13.538% | $280.0755 | $280.08 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.84 | 3.124% | $69.9593 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.69 | 12.552% | $98.6968 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.66 | $1,131.9096 | $1,131.92 | $1,131.95 | $1,131.90 | |