| 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 | $241.34 | 3.189% | $249.0363 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.66 | 6.697% | $40.1821 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.95 | 10.141% | $55.0154 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.68 | 7.803% | $33.074 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.92 | 9.673% | $163.325 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.72 | 7.717% | $232.3671 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.77 | 11.750% | $18.7405 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.04 | $791.7404 | $791.75 | $791.75 | $791.70 | |