| 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 | $237.86 | 4.803% | $249.2844 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.49 | 7.508% | $38.1546 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.69 | 9.467% | $54.3942 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.51 | 6.102% | $208.501 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.30 | 11.248% | $174.9931 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.84 | 3.654% | $240.3114 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.31 | 8.449% | $54.5607 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.00 | $1,020.1994 | $1,020.18 | $1,020.20 | $1,020.30 | |