| 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 | 3.374% | $248.8005 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.74 | 5.643% | $230.0271 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.94 | 8.678% | $211.8569 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.32 | 11.286% | $183.978 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.49 | 13.526% | $252.584 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.39 | 3.219% | $79.8812 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.96 | 12.120% | $45.9244 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.52 | $1,253.0521 | $1,253.05 | $1,253.10 | $1,253.10 | |