| 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 | $241.32 | 3.366% | $249.4428 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 4.203% | $50.8302 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.36 | 3.180% | $21.0074 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.37 | 13.156% | $158.8371 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.26 | 5.736% | $27.7663 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.75 | 9.509% | $270.2135 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.56 | 3.387% | $111.2031 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.40 | $889.3004 | $889.30 | $889.30 | $889.20 | |