| 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 | $240.26 | 4.174% | $250.2885 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 12.238% | $14.0746 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.76 | 4.441% | $135.5226 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.49 | 4.469% | $163.4835 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.50 | 5.675% | $220.3324 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 7.686% | $81.6798 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.91 | 9.170% | $29.3776 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.31 | $894.7590 | $894.75 | $894.80 | $894.80 | |