| 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 | $250.81 | 7.859% | $270.5212 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.63 | 10.228% | $209.0254 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.51 | 5.537% | $178.8958 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.89 | 5.793% | $141.6462 | $141.65 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.35 | 10.410% | $178.1465 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.37 | 3.167% | $39.5852 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.40 | 10.292% | $232.0544 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.96 | $1,249.8747 | $1,249.89 | $1,249.90 | $1,249.80 | |