| 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 | $240.38 | 4.104% | $250.2452 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.28 | 8.621% | $42.6663 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.87 | 12.454% | $252.8753 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.60 | 8.793% | $265.0197 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.30 | 4.851% | $68.4677 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.36 | 9.164% | $155.4059 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.92 | 7.635% | $207.6494 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.71 | $1,242.3295 | $1,242.35 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.30 | |