| 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 | $240.44 | 3.632% | $249.1728 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.86 | 12.334% | $27.9262 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.89 | 3.843% | $166.0346 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.52 | 4.555% | $156.3306 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.67 | 6.114% | $6.0167 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.48 | 11.799% | $255.4384 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.72 | 10.567% | $228.5641 | $228.56 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.58 | $1,089.4834 | $1,089.48 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.40 | |