| 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 | $240.68 | 3.646% | $249.4552 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.74 | 8.401% | $260.9646 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.83 | 9.183% | $52.2222 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.70 | 11.649% | $178.3035 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.62 | 9.558% | $157.3472 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.98 | 13.742% | $67.085 | $67.09 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.84 | 5.795% | $183.914 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.39 | $1,149.2917 | $1,149.29 | $1,149.25 | $1,149.30 | |