| 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 | $240.61 | 3.626% | $249.3345 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.52 | 7.803% | $108.3636 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.47 | 13.403% | $187.6479 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.54 | 4.196% | $166.2343 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.61 | 5.522% | $126.2149 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.25 | 6.808% | $218.1553 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.54 | 10.798% | $88.1287 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.54 | $1,144.0792 | $1,144.07 | $1,144.10 | $1,144.00 | |