| 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 | $240.49 | 4.303% | $250.8383 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.30 | 12.297% | $81.1907 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.59 | 9.287% | $111.0247 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 11.181% | $76.3813 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.89 | 7.309% | $184.4534 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.60 | 8.312% | $47.224 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.37 | 12.441% | $164.5799 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.94 | $915.6923 | $915.68 | $915.70 | $915.70 | |