| 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 | $242.90 | 3.404% | $251.1683 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.70 | 5.313% | $151.3348 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.83 | 12.494% | $66.1802 | $66.18 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.28 | 4.810% | $88.3339 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.95 | 11.818% | $171.0256 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.42 | 5.135% | $212.8143 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.90 | 4.288% | $19.7104 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.98 | $960.5675 | $960.56 | $960.60 | $960.50 | |