| 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 | $239.81 | 4.453% | $250.4887 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.93 | 10.276% | $48.4442 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.26 | 7.169% | $232.8354 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.91 | 7.653% | $9.5919 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.47 | 13.192% | $140.8901 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.28 | 12.177% | $206.7198 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.77 | 7.332% | $223.0037 | $223.00 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.43 | $1,111.9738 | $1,111.97 | $1,112.00 | $1,111.90 | |