| 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 | $242.50 | 4.535% | $253.4974 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.28 | 8.614% | $33.9745 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.78 | 6.374% | $116.7774 | $116.78 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.89 | 9.352% | $240.4541 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.40 | 3.193% | $204.7349 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.45 | 8.376% | $88.2723 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.53 | 10.215% | $49.0787 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.83 | $986.7893 | $986.78 | $986.80 | $986.90 | |