| 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 | $247.25 | 5.167% | $260.0254 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.85 | 3.353% | $21.5491 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.97 | 3.225% | $242.5478 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.33 | 9.458% | $217.0881 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.79 | 9.795% | $19.5325 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.55 | 10.621% | $239.5498 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.53 | 13.374% | $149.1208 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.27 | $1,149.4135 | $1,149.42 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.20 | |