| 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 | $241.99 | 3.368% | $250.1402 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.38 | 5.293% | $13.0353 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.25 | 8.824% | $81.8901 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.85 | 10.739% | $221.3119 | $221.31 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.75 | 7.211% | $261.3268 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.78 | 4.334% | $253.3021 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.29 | 3.790% | $196.4641 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.29 | $1,277.4705 | $1,277.47 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.40 | |