| 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 | $239.79 | 4.595% | $250.8084 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.42 | 3.557% | $120.5611 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.86 | 7.719% | $51.5543 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.43 | 12.165% | $193.4061 | $193.41 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.80 | 10.434% | $32.9093 | $32.91 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.26 | 13.369% | $78.5194 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.45 | 8.483% | $212.03 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.01 | $939.7886 | $939.79 | $939.75 | $939.80 | |