| 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 | $210.89 | 13.317% | $238.9742 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.99 | 3.739% | $250.0006 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.87 | 3.292% | $144.4745 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 6.390% | $262.5386 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.62 | 10.274% | $52.5125 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.70 | 5.429% | $87.1898 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.42 | 7.585% | $264.0351 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.26 | $1,299.7253 | $1,299.72 | $1,299.70 | $1,299.70 | |