| 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 | $231.28 | 3.480% | $239.3285 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.99 | 9.155% | $273.9681 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.73 | 3.350% | $50.3625 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.83 | 10.676% | $224.4841 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.94 | 9.709% | $27.3614 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.35 | 8.438% | $90.3831 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.81 | 6.671% | $267.5415 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.93 | $1,173.4292 | $1,173.42 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.50 | |