| 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 | $243.31 | 3.282% | $251.2954 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.90 | 11.562% | $59.0163 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.90 | 8.442% | $242.8016 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.33 | 8.459% | $81.7022 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.33 | 12.673% | $248.2524 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.61 | 7.769% | $145.0679 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.27 | 5.357% | $249.9806 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.65 | $1,278.1164 | $1,278.12 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.20 | |