| 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 | 3.517% | $249.2482 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.72 | 7.812% | $71.9322 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.86 | 10.778% | $169.3353 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.58 | 11.143% | $164.0248 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.69 | 10.108% | $274.9287 | $274.93 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.91 | 5.297% | $257.8829 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.40 | 9.778% | $150.835 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.94 | $1,338.1871 | $1,338.19 | $1,338.25 | $1,338.00 | |