| 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 | $242.71 | 3.242% | $250.5787 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.70 | 7.586% | $134.1597 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.87 | 13.657% | $197.6154 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.32 | 8.616% | $257.7675 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.91 | 7.511% | $48.2832 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.96 | 9.180% | $81.8413 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.95 | 13.744% | $271.7913 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.42 | $1,242.0371 | $1,242.04 | $1,242.05 | $1,242.10 | |