| 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 | $239.96 | 4.256% | $250.1727 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.54 | 6.592% | $265.9897 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.49 | 4.573% | $235.8017 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.81 | 10.621% | $238.7312 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.39 | 3.687% | $28.3999 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.46 | 8.245% | $132.5568 | $132.56 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.36 | 9.668% | $51.9388 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.01 | $1,203.5908 | $1,203.59 | $1,203.60 | $1,203.60 | |