| 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 | $239.55 | 4.266% | $249.7692 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.93 | 13.448% | $243.8338 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.44 | 5.550% | $123.9579 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.58 | 8.810% | $38.7146 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.33 | 12.693% | $186.3153 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.77 | 6.686% | $221.6615 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.60 | 11.117% | $244.0129 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.20 | $1,308.2652 | $1,308.26 | $1,308.20 | $1,308.30 | |