| 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 | $240.74 | 3.835% | $249.9724 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.28 | 13.265% | $132.8372 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.67 | 11.701% | $53.2479 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.88 | 7.584% | $173.0811 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.44 | 13.784% | $58.5305 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.73 | 8.657% | $98.5845 | $98.58 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.27 | 11.609% | $242.4929 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.01 | $1,008.7465 | $1,008.74 | $1,008.80 | $1,008.70 | |