| 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 | $240.59 | 4.260% | $250.8391 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.48 | 5.769% | $256.4687 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.38 | 8.614% | $18.8771 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.41 | 11.618% | $251.5981 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.53 | 4.728% | $248.7604 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.38 | 4.461% | $229.1665 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.83 | 3.510% | $216.1599 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.60 | $1,471.8698 | $1,471.88 | $1,471.85 | $1,472.00 | |