| 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 | $239.95 | 4.345% | $250.3758 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.69 | 12.731% | $58.2707 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.77 | 4.690% | $29.0724 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.46 | 3.766% | $179.9925 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.75 | 12.722% | $226.2894 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.56 | 10.780% | $213.318 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.26 | 13.478% | $243.138 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.44 | $1,200.4568 | $1,200.46 | $1,200.45 | $1,200.50 | |