| 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 | $238.33 | 4.834% | $249.8509 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.44 | 12.472% | $46.6084 | $46.61 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.75 | 12.556% | $143.7903 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.73 | 4.236% | $131.0559 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.72 | 8.676% | $237.6961 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.54 | 12.523% | $10.7347 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.56 | 12.718% | $258.7554 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.07 | $1,078.4917 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 | |