| 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 | $240.85 | 3.546% | $249.3905 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.88 | 4.852% | $170.7829 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.44 | 7.760% | $263.4085 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.90 | 9.123% | $209.407 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.76 | 7.257% | $122.0156 | $122.02 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.42 | 6.168% | $48.2215 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.87 | 13.447% | $112.165 | $112.17 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.12 | $1,175.3910 | $1,175.40 | $1,175.35 | $1,175.40 | |