| 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 | $240.73 | 3.794% | $249.8633 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.72 | 9.795% | $107.2917 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.33 | 10.187% | $75.2908 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.54 | 3.201% | $64.5419 | $64.54 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.37 | 7.304% | $6.8353 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.57 | 6.285% | $261.0041 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.79 | 12.518% | $191.0443 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.05 | $955.8714 | $955.86 | $955.90 | $955.80 | |