| 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 | $240.54 | 4.129% | $250.4719 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.72 | 5.579% | $246.7592 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.75 | 3.322% | $157.8244 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.74 | 7.647% | $227.9318 | $227.93 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.91 | 6.149% | $138.9597 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.90 | 7.121% | $15.961 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.82 | 6.467% | $221.2597 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.38 | $1,259.1677 | $1,259.16 | $1,259.10 | $1,259.30 | |