| 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 | $240.78 | 4.348% | $251.2491 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.73 | 10.210% | $142.9754 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.37 | 10.203% | $20.2443 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.83 | 12.344% | $102.0421 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.81 | 5.617% | $108.5848 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.68 | 6.283% | $85.7491 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.47 | 6.224% | $144.9639 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.67 | $855.8087 | $855.80 | $855.85 | $855.70 | |