| 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 | $241.73 | 3.208% | $249.4847 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.76 | 10.872% | $207.0645 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.89 | 3.225% | $205.3042 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.49 | 4.812% | $61.3045 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.27 | 10.192% | $209.6623 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.44 | 11.458% | $111.9484 | $111.95 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.37 | 7.462% | $234.6648 | $234.66 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.95 | $1,279.4334 | $1,279.41 | $1,279.40 | $1,279.50 | |