| 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 | $241.55 | 3.272% | $249.4535 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.87 | 8.465% | $26.9752 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.33 | 4.143% | $87.8238 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.42 | 7.168% | $109.7615 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 6.670% | $86.9147 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 13.772% | $41.4699 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.62 | 6.467% | $33.6649 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.72 | $636.0635 | $636.05 | $636.00 | $636.20 | |