| 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 | $240.75 | 3.491% | $249.1546 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.44 | 13.872% | $149.6734 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.91 | 3.737% | $187.6706 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.64 | 13.418% | $258.1847 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.69 | 8.320% | $68.989 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.54 | 13.809% | $129.2187 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.97 | 10.129% | $260.9727 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.94 | $1,303.8637 | $1,303.85 | $1,303.80 | $1,304.00 | |