| 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 | $241.32 | 3.388% | $249.4959 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.46 | 3.844% | $39.9384 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.78 | 3.174% | $174.1371 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.38 | 10.579% | $214.9435 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.29 | 6.799% | $30.2134 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.44 | 5.800% | $13.1615 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.93 | 12.586% | $167.6743 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.60 | $889.5641 | $889.56 | $889.55 | $889.50 | |