| 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 | $242.48 | 3.297% | $250.4746 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.88 | 7.678% | $28.9438 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.40 | 11.762% | $136.7967 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.42 | 12.842% | $271.2947 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.53 | 3.150% | $91.3187 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.97 | 5.122% | $106.1417 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.89 | 13.699% | $13.5188 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.57 | $898.4890 | $898.48 | $898.45 | $898.40 | |