| 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 | $250.30 | 3.627% | $259.3784 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.34 | 7.356% | $240.8425 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.63 | 10.399% | $132.0703 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.70 | 5.214% | $193.2781 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.69 | 12.227% | $29.9534 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.67 | 4.200% | $233.0641 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.99 | 11.327% | $15.5746 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.32 | $1,104.1614 | $1,104.15 | $1,104.15 | $1,104.30 | |