| 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 | $240.74 | 3.688% | $249.6185 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.42 | 13.710% | $138.0667 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.97 | 12.528% | $207.0178 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.34 | 6.425% | $103.5941 | $103.59 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.44 | 8.728% | $180.9669 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.78 | 11.634% | $171.6708 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.91 | 10.808% | $121.7891 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.60 | $1,172.7239 | $1,172.73 | $1,172.65 | $1,172.80 | |