| 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 | $240.74 | 4.431% | $251.4072 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.49 | 4.646% | $9.9309 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.68 | 5.340% | $187.1681 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.77 | 10.572% | $176.6609 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.43 | 7.844% | $29.5816 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.54 | 12.592% | $277.5843 | $277.58 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.27 | 8.247% | $36.0138 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.92 | $968.3468 | $968.34 | $968.35 | $968.40 | |