| 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 | $241.54 | 3.708% | $250.4963 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.66 | 5.867% | $217.7261 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.88 | 12.276% | $50.3895 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.45 | 7.393% | $262.5222 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.45 | 4.384% | $77.7139 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 7.107% | $173.4919 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.84 | 8.460% | $179.8701 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.80 | $1,212.2100 | $1,212.21 | $1,212.20 | $1,212.20 | |