| 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 | $238.63 | 4.824% | $250.1415 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.38 | 3.428% | $23.1472 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.62 | 12.803% | $124.7827 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.70 | 12.434% | $262.7583 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.50 | 5.818% | $46.0308 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.95 | 8.224% | $156.8707 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.79 | 9.484% | $32.6153 | $32.62 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.57 | $896.3465 | $896.35 | $896.35 | $896.30 | |