| 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 | $240.77 | 4.419% | $251.4096 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.52 | 11.674% | $21.7988 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.75 | 11.342% | $58.7329 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.30 | 3.390% | $33.395 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.70 | 3.308% | $255.8939 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.99 | 6.126% | $233.4666 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.50 | 7.856% | $129.9665 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.53 | $984.6633 | $984.67 | $984.65 | $984.70 | |