| 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 | $241.63 | 3.453% | $249.9735 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.59 | 8.843% | $205.267 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.95 | 7.699% | $161.4947 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.84 | 9.266% | $36.9756 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.81 | 13.427% | $58.7665 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.49 | 12.150% | $129.522 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.86 | 12.560% | $267.7352 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.17 | $1,109.7345 | $1,109.74 | $1,109.70 | $1,109.80 | |