| 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 | $241.62 | 3.257% | $249.4896 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.68 | 12.116% | $137.5439 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.85 | 8.743% | $218.4103 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.37 | 4.166% | $139.9679 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.77 | 13.387% | $114.2601 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.76 | 3.186% | $24.517 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.30 | 13.412% | $279.3338 | $279.33 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.35 | $1,163.5226 | $1,163.52 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.50 | |