| 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 | $241.59 | 3.469% | $249.9708 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.84 | 12.330% | $82.9445 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.29 | 12.730% | $219.0231 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.39 | 12.132% | $140.6023 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.31 | 12.756% | $86.0441 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.95 | 7.661% | $95.7645 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.34 | 4.180% | $55.5696 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.71 | $929.9189 | $929.90 | $929.85 | $929.90 | |