| 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 | $240.41 | 4.312% | $250.7765 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.54 | 11.189% | $109.5656 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.39 | 3.250% | $41.7027 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.66 | 10.759% | $38.3891 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.60 | 6.447% | $201.8235 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.53 | 3.701% | $136.3979 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.49 | 7.781% | $250.58 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.62 | $1,029.2353 | $1,029.24 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.30 | |