| 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 | $239.84 | 4.339% | $250.2467 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.55 | 9.609% | $81.7135 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.92 | 9.278% | $266.5509 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.98 | 10.494% | $99.4225 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.86 | 10.296% | $122.2741 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.73 | 12.771% | $79.7629 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.99 | 5.747% | $241.0926 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.87 | $1,141.0632 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.00 | $1,141.10 | |