| 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 | $240.52 | 3.525% | $248.9983 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.48 | 9.866% | $71.9403 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.65 | 12.379% | $254.707 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.66 | 8.251% | $128.4506 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.37 | 8.732% | $31.9346 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.50 | 7.605% | $239.4211 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.32 | 3.200% | $25.0982 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.50 | $1,000.5501 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.50 | |