| 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 | $239.79 | 4.353% | $250.2281 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 6.205% | $38.7436 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.41 | 8.386% | $207.4616 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.41 | 7.824% | $254.9067 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.54 | 11.133% | $123.9577 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.29 | 9.455% | $23.303 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.59 | 13.811% | $268.1273 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.51 | $1,166.7280 | $1,166.73 | $1,166.75 | $1,166.70 | |