| 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 | $241.48 | 3.289% | $249.4223 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.87 | 4.604% | $145.2636 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.90 | 9.820% | $30.6398 | $30.64 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.92 | 6.403% | $258.4742 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.72 | 10.413% | $127.7699 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.70 | 3.522% | $31.7813 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.27 | 8.831% | $246.2519 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.86 | $1,089.6030 | $1,089.59 | $1,089.55 | $1,089.70 | |