| 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 | $241.57 | 3.596% | $250.2569 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.27 | 8.221% | $257.8582 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.52 | 4.314% | $241.5078 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.74 | 6.204% | $125.0446 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.38 | 8.294% | $172.599 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.43 | 5.433% | $229.243 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.49 | 6.658% | $41.0527 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.40 | $1,317.5622 | $1,317.56 | $1,317.55 | $1,317.60 | |