| 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 | $242.57 | 3.232% | $250.4099 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.87 | 6.756% | $77.7931 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.74 | 3.452% | $9.0417 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.36 | 10.583% | $65.6421 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.48 | 10.234% | $118.4795 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.77 | 4.337% | $110.3572 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.68 | 7.872% | $60.0631 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.47 | $691.7866 | $691.78 | $691.80 | $691.80 | |