| 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 | $241.62 | 3.208% | $249.3712 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.35 | 6.680% | $87.851 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.89 | 13.356% | $15.7451 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.50 | 11.259% | $73.9872 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.58 | 12.353% | $61.3223 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.55 | 4.236% | $218.4265 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.89 | 13.310% | $149.4446 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.38 | $856.1479 | $856.15 | $856.15 | $856.10 | |