| 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 | $247.68 | 5.178% | $260.5049 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.34 | 5.716% | $11.9882 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.85 | 9.806% | $193.0939 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.72 | 11.600% | $155.9275 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.94 | 3.701% | $249.8572 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.33 | 5.427% | $79.4182 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.83 | 7.723% | $87.0725 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.69 | $1,037.8624 | $1,037.86 | $1,037.85 | $1,037.90 | |