| 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 | $241.27 | 3.550% | $249.8351 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.71 | 12.811% | $188.0672 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.50 | 8.118% | $197.3154 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.52 | 13.728% | $162.0851 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.98 | 13.607% | $109.04 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.55 | 8.533% | $219.8336 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.96 | 13.392% | $155.3017 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.49 | $1,281.4781 | $1,281.49 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.40 | |