| 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 | $240.93 | 3.548% | $249.4782 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.45 | 10.611% | $90.0927 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.90 | 3.837% | $161.8819 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.63 | 12.647% | $69.4243 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.52 | 11.511% | $127.7024 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.56 | 11.635% | $279.7127 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.97 | 5.197% | $100.9576 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.96 | $1,079.2498 | $1,079.24 | $1,079.25 | $1,079.30 | |