| 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 | $240.27 | 3.666% | $249.0783 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.30 | 3.177% | $156.1068 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.75 | 6.551% | $128.6603 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.57 | 13.614% | $49.5016 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.73 | 8.761% | $17.1081 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.91 | 13.328% | $173.2898 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.36 | 4.154% | $142.0244 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.89 | $915.7693 | $915.77 | $915.75 | $915.80 | |