| 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 | $241.55 | 3.565% | $250.1613 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.54 | 8.418% | $129.6029 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.74 | 3.610% | $115.7738 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 13.807% | $190.0349 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.35 | 12.682% | $12.7894 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.97 | 9.263% | $29.4682 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.38 | 12.732% | $72.5769 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.51 | $800.4074 | $800.40 | $800.40 | $800.50 | |