| 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 | $242.33 | 3.495% | $250.7994 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.45 | 4.817% | $85.3734 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.69 | 13.275% | $248.8538 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.45 | 9.682% | $257.1494 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.74 | 10.344% | $144.2637 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.69 | 12.535% | $135.8185 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.52 | 3.821% | $113.7048 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.87 | $1,235.9630 | $1,235.95 | $1,235.90 | $1,236.00 | |