| 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 | $241.85 | 3.400% | $250.0729 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.27 | 11.379% | $260.9276 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.88 | 3.823% | $61.131 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.49 | 4.151% | $189.0236 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.66 | 12.538% | $129.0361 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.44 | 9.178% | $154.4214 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.41 | 6.226% | $126.8445 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.00 | $1,171.4571 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.30 | |