| 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 | $240.75 | 3.344% | $248.8007 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.90 | 13.554% | $30.546 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.75 | 9.328% | $229.3155 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.64 | 10.246% | $27.1646 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.81 | 10.354% | $207.2558 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 7.681% | $155.9436 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.85 | 4.327% | $82.2618 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.52 | $981.2880 | $981.29 | $981.25 | $981.30 | |