| 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 | $242.73 | 3.194% | $250.4828 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.30 | 13.851% | $251.9523 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.94 | 11.387% | $265.0342 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.81 | 8.357% | $176.416 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.62 | 9.477% | $112.3453 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 11.745% | $146.0954 | $146.10 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.67 | 8.343% | $68.982 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.81 | $1,271.3080 | $1,271.31 | $1,271.35 | $1,271.30 | |