| 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 | $239.37 | 4.634% | $250.4624 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.28 | 4.680% | $174.0619 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.73 | 10.846% | $272.3819 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.57 | 4.323% | $108.0473 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.93 | 5.126% | $75.6171 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.65 | 9.667% | $146.5699 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.43 | 9.739% | $213.3655 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.96 | $1,240.5060 | $1,240.51 | $1,240.45 | $1,240.60 | |