| 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 | $240.67 | 3.689% | $249.5483 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.32 | 10.643% | $213.895 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.96 | 5.322% | $160.0473 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.57 | 12.549% | $241.4964 | $241.50 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.93 | 12.865% | $8.9502 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.94 | 3.430% | $90.9563 | $90.96 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 7.396% | $252.2088 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.23 | $1,217.1023 | $1,217.12 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.10 | |