| 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 | $241.25 | 3.833% | $250.4971 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.48 | 7.537% | $94.0734 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.35 | 4.655% | $36.9955 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.36 | 4.111% | $180.4868 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.86 | 5.306% | $163.0769 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.25 | 5.149% | $151.6774 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.84 | 3.543% | $208.9912 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.39 | $1,085.7983 | $1,085.81 | $1,085.85 | $1,085.90 | |