| 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 | $240.82 | 3.417% | $249.0488 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.77 | 3.378% | $117.6132 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.25 | 6.412% | $171.5894 | $171.59 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.48 | 10.145% | $256.0651 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.82 | 7.583% | $218.1998 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 5.779% | $85.5541 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.39 | 7.106% | $151.4372 | $151.44 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.41 | $1,249.5076 | $1,249.51 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.50 | |