| 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 | $238.43 | 4.808% | $249.8937 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.81 | 6.305% | $125.2379 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.60 | 6.584% | $47.5365 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.61 | 9.679% | $26.992 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.26 | 12.812% | $134.5396 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 9.176% | $28.3748 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 3.804% | $5.9791 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.46 | $618.5536 | $618.55 | $618.60 | $618.50 | |