| 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 | $240.51 | 3.620% | $249.2165 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.86 | 10.619% | $6.4823 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.28 | 3.437% | $249.5728 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.72 | 5.390% | $159.8977 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.43 | 13.551% | $27.7405 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.73 | 4.306% | $170.7802 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.97 | 3.241% | $182.7056 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.50 | $1,046.3956 | $1,046.40 | $1,046.40 | $1,046.40 | |