| 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 | $240.41 | 4.325% | $250.8077 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.53 | 7.848% | $217.3461 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 5.545% | $242.6585 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.76 | 4.830% | $221.988 | $221.99 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.98 | 11.284% | $233.6741 | $233.67 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.45 | 8.812% | $44.0145 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.93 | 8.790% | $106.538 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.97 | $1,317.0269 | $1,317.03 | $1,317.00 | $1,317.00 | |