| 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 | $240.89 | 3.718% | $249.8463 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.95 | 5.801% | $25.3393 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.56 | 5.503% | $116.6441 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.59 | 10.872% | $80.482 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.87 | 12.186% | $208.5201 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.35 | 3.392% | $12.7689 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.76 | 7.320% | $140.3316 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.97 | $833.9323 | $833.93 | $833.95 | $833.80 | |