| 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 | $242.88 | 3.285% | $250.8586 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.93 | 6.561% | $110.7488 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.60 | 8.831% | $269.4656 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.54 | 11.477% | $50.7666 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 13.110% | $276.52 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.75 | 8.285% | $239.0391 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.66 | 8.562% | $31.1139 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.83 | $1,228.5126 | $1,228.52 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.50 | |