| 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 | $242.45 | 3.219% | $250.2545 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.49 | 10.684% | $249.5814 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.54 | 5.732% | $240.5826 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.58 | 8.750% | $234.4433 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.47 | 10.614% | $184.1391 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.42 | 7.499% | $263.824 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.67 | 5.488% | $188.4754 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,501.62 | $1,611.3003 | $1,611.29 | $1,611.35 | $1,611.30 | |