| 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 | $240.75 | 4.115% | $250.6569 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.46 | 5.515% | $151.3718 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.85 | 13.158% | $102.804 | $102.80 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.29 | 5.737% | $75.3799 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.49 | 7.816% | $247.4269 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.73 | 3.625% | $243.239 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.74 | 9.744% | $41.4174 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.31 | $1,112.2959 | $1,112.30 | $1,112.30 | $1,112.30 | |