| 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 | $240.27 | 3.649% | $249.0375 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.63 | 9.212% | $192.9012 | $192.90 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.58 | 12.853% | $102.2222 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.75 | 13.306% | $17.8457 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.29 | 11.538% | $48.2848 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.42 | 6.426% | $181.3712 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.77 | 8.657% | $29.0875 | $29.09 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.71 | $820.7501 | $820.75 | $820.75 | $820.70 | |