| 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 | $241.28 | 3.753% | $250.3352 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.53 | 3.366% | $146.2939 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.65 | 11.248% | $18.5228 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.84 | 7.610% | $43.9479 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.52 | 5.692% | $182.3398 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.26 | 13.376% | $254.257 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.34 | 7.848% | $87.7236 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.42 | $983.4202 | $983.42 | $983.40 | $983.30 | |