| 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 | $241.71 | 3.618% | $250.4551 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.31 | 4.725% | $213.9636 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.80 | 8.617% | $18.2477 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.32 | 7.269% | $56.1231 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.35 | 6.756% | $144.4942 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.40 | 12.673% | $102.9831 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.93 | 6.534% | $47.8657 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.82 | $834.1325 | $834.13 | $834.10 | $834.20 | |