| 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 | $242.72 | 3.446% | $251.0841 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.27 | 7.231% | $133.256 | $133.26 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.62 | 9.130% | $201.4758 | $201.48 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.43 | 9.426% | $116.4621 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.74 | 8.220% | $30.0202 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.59 | 12.442% | $280.644 | $280.64 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.98 | 5.694% | $221.9363 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.35 | $1,234.8785 | $1,234.88 | $1,234.90 | $1,234.90 | |