| 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 | $241.48 | 3.307% | $249.4657 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.83 | 12.124% | $208.36 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.78 | 11.325% | $48.7381 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.43 | 5.503% | $5.7288 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.62 | 9.636% | $9.4506 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.67 | 8.408% | $98.2935 | $98.29 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.42 | 8.823% | $238.7794 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.23 | $858.8161 | $858.82 | $858.85 | $858.90 | |