| 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 | $240.29 | 3.416% | $248.4983 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.79 | 12.173% | $110.8157 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.37 | 10.766% | $59.1158 | $59.12 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.55 | 9.752% | $41.2119 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.31 | 12.743% | $202.1595 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.47 | 8.850% | $260.6631 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.54 | 10.326% | $275.3075 | $275.31 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.32 | $1,197.7718 | $1,197.78 | $1,197.70 | $1,197.80 | |