| 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 | $238.61 | 4.555% | $249.4787 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.97 | 5.133% | $19.9437 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.82 | 3.335% | $195.1171 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.83 | 8.673% | $82.4067 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 11.280% | $270.0654 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 3.313% | $57.4524 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.39 | 11.705% | $22.7766 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.92 | $897.2406 | $897.25 | $897.25 | $897.30 | |