| 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 | $241.38 | 3.665% | $250.2266 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.62 | 10.865% | $40.5988 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.54 | 5.143% | $167.7451 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.80 | 13.373% | $31.5177 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 7.239% | $135.0246 | $135.02 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.33 | 9.640% | $88.0738 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.54 | 9.646% | $246.1991 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.12 | $959.3857 | $959.39 | $959.35 | $959.30 | |