| 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 | $239.79 | 4.500% | $250.5806 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.57 | 4.452% | $48.6433 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.48 | 7.498% | $133.8135 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.40 | 10.757% | $51.3912 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.48 | 11.745% | $250.8452 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.98 | 12.411% | $47.1901 | $47.19 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.70 | 4.863% | $79.3813 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.40 | $861.8452 | $861.84 | $861.90 | $861.80 | |