| 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 | $238.86 | 4.594% | $249.8332 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.45 | 8.576% | $217.6406 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.76 | 6.648% | $97.8602 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.60 | 12.717% | $50.2718 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.98 | 10.415% | $262.7656 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.70 | 7.146% | $249.3287 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.46 | 8.550% | $11.3543 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.81 | $1,139.0544 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.10 | |