| 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 | $239.70 | 4.555% | $250.6183 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.56 | 3.449% | $250.9259 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.27 | 5.234% | $184.4436 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.93 | 9.184% | $127.6689 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.34 | 13.570% | $202.5407 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.99 | 12.800% | $130.8367 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.97 | 7.679% | $51.6536 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.76 | $1,198.6877 | $1,198.69 | $1,198.70 | $1,198.60 | |