| 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 | $241.44 | 3.657% | $250.2695 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.55 | 12.138% | $104.9051 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.45 | 3.595% | $215.9438 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.74 | 10.550% | $161.1156 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.62 | 13.856% | $9.8144 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.70 | 4.248% | $120.6149 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.92 | 12.548% | $223.8805 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.42 | $1,086.5438 | $1,086.54 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 | |