| 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 | $239.95 | 4.355% | $250.3998 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.87 | 11.341% | $76.6805 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.50 | 12.290% | $151.0301 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.83 | 6.418% | $164.767 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.89 | 9.580% | $67.8191 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 10.234% | $78.9716 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.40 | 13.103% | $252.6721 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.08 | $1,042.3402 | $1,042.34 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.40 | |