| 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 | $240.56 | 3.757% | $249.5978 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.68 | 8.611% | $186.4634 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.56 | 10.354% | $264.364 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.51 | 9.837% | $46.6917 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.59 | 3.157% | $178.0387 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.79 | 9.871% | $223.9061 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.67 | 8.358% | $192.5197 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.36 | $1,341.5814 | $1,341.58 | $1,341.55 | $1,341.60 | |