| 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 | $240.55 | 3.500% | $248.9693 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.95 | 9.530% | $221.1958 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.33 | 10.685% | $28.0365 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.79 | 10.734% | $120.4675 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.75 | 5.788% | $11.3722 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.30 | 13.376% | $32.0854 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.50 | 8.220% | $143.3915 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.17 | $805.5182 | $805.53 | $805.50 | $805.60 | |