| 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 | $240.47 | 3.530% | $248.9586 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.64 | 13.612% | $175.6896 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.99 | 13.689% | $88.6661 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.77 | 5.189% | $12.3807 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.38 | 13.330% | $129.6269 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.61 | 9.245% | $208.2319 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.66 | 6.435% | $41.1478 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.52 | $904.7016 | $904.71 | $904.75 | $904.70 | |