| 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 | $241.68 | 3.512% | $250.1678 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.37 | 10.574% | $250.3064 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.49 | 12.102% | $94.715 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.49 | 4.779% | $211.1192 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.52 | 8.741% | $122.3554 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.51 | 10.668% | $199.7668 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.45 | 6.466% | $180.4066 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.51 | $1,308.8372 | $1,308.86 | $1,308.75 | $1,308.90 | |