| 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 | $239.59 | 4.502% | $250.3763 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.55 | 8.615% | $34.268 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.31 | 6.724% | $36.617 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.85 | 9.757% | $6.4208 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.75 | 11.738% | $201.9664 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 4.196% | $172.559 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.79 | 7.183% | $231.2902 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.45 | $933.4977 | $933.51 | $933.45 | $933.60 | |