| 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 | $242.31 | 3.120% | $249.8701 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.88 | 8.805% | $140.2279 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.76 | 5.473% | $29.2793 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.42 | 3.679% | $250.3018 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.80 | 9.298% | $212.9125 | $212.91 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.53 | 6.572% | $178.5401 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.39 | 9.742% | $166.1384 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.09 | $1,227.2701 | $1,227.27 | $1,227.30 | $1,227.20 | |