| 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 | $241.55 | 3.306% | $249.5356 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.35 | 10.336% | $251.9523 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.44 | 13.387% | $61.7279 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.68 | 7.513% | $82.441 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.67 | 4.437% | $171.9764 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.42 | 9.431% | $198.5297 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.82 | 13.792% | $74.8979 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.93 | $1,091.0608 | $1,091.07 | $1,091.15 | $1,091.00 | |