| 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 | $242.79 | 3.198% | $250.5544 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.44 | 12.482% | $26.3658 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.43 | 7.214% | $7.966 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 13.538% | $118.5564 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.28 | 10.632% | $170.683 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.27 | 13.157% | $202.8566 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.61 | 8.185% | $112.0905 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.24 | $889.0727 | $889.08 | $889.05 | $889.30 | |