| 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 | $239.83 | 4.546% | $250.7327 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.90 | 11.291% | $239.1644 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.89 | 9.834% | $38.3211 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.25 | 7.628% | $87.4478 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.36 | 12.792% | $108.6864 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.68 | 3.839% | $193.8466 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.73 | 13.475% | $177.8494 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.64 | $1,096.0484 | $1,096.05 | $1,096.05 | $1,095.90 | |