| 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 | $240.54 | 4.194% | $250.6282 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 3.771% | $171.9485 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.39 | 9.434% | $49.6721 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.27 | 8.197% | $202.6205 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.29 | 4.445% | $90.1256 | $90.13 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.62 | 8.531% | $86.4124 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.64 | 3.583% | $245.1188 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.45 | $1,096.5261 | $1,096.53 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.40 | |