| 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 | $238.66 | 4.562% | $249.5477 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.28 | 11.727% | $129.9162 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.98 | 13.804% | $154.7507 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 11.246% | $265.6888 | $265.69 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.57 | 8.673% | $226.6593 | $226.66 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.52 | 7.419% | $97.2357 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.88 | 12.185% | $163.6555 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.72 | $1,287.4539 | $1,287.47 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.50 | |