| 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 | $242.70 | 3.105% | $250.2358 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.67 | 3.245% | $50.2493 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.52 | 3.367% | $107.0055 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.29 | 3.391% | $170.895 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.91 | 11.394% | $15.4949 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.45 | 6.445% | $262.3337 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.91 | 13.631% | $269.2032 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.45 | $1,125.4174 | $1,125.42 | $1,125.45 | $1,125.30 | |