| 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 | $239.41 | 4.612% | $250.4516 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.57 | 3.267% | $99.7249 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.38 | 10.246% | $241.8577 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.41 | 8.527% | $140.4448 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.84 | 12.307% | $29.0201 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.29 | 12.260% | $84.5206 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.66 | 10.723% | $85.9875 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.56 | $932.0072 | $932.00 | $931.95 | $932.00 | |