| 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 | $238.82 | 4.839% | $250.3765 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.92 | 10.821% | $70.8368 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.38 | 5.134% | $100.2768 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.90 | 7.163% | $239.938 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.26 | 12.709% | $161.4669 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.99 | 4.519% | $218.4343 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.83 | 7.449% | $14.8602 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.10 | $1,056.1895 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.25 | $1,056.20 | |