| 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 | $239.35 | 4.342% | $249.7426 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.84 | 3.619% | $48.5351 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.38 | 12.856% | $236.2979 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 12.717% | $18.8576 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.27 | 4.299% | $61.818 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.64 | 8.477% | $167.7488 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.82 | 6.497% | $246.8813 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.03 | $1,029.8813 | $1,029.89 | $1,029.90 | $1,029.80 | |