| 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 | $239.58 | 4.555% | $250.4929 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 11.188% | $8.5392 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.61 | 8.369% | $236.9055 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.35 | 13.103% | $272.9741 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.91 | 8.777% | $235.9482 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.26 | 11.145% | $240.3622 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.51 | 11.850% | $211.9669 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,329.90 | $1,457.1890 | $1,457.19 | $1,457.15 | $1,457.20 | |