| 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 | $241.77 | 3.122% | $249.3181 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.47 | 9.796% | $224.4999 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.68 | 5.499% | $79.8416 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.86 | 11.714% | $12.1321 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.67 | 5.246% | $42.8035 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.83 | 3.407% | $177.6842 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.66 | 9.370% | $53.2194 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.94 | $839.4988 | $839.49 | $839.50 | $839.40 | |