| 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 | $242.51 | 3.232% | $250.3479 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.42 | 7.715% | $28.4583 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.97 | 5.439% | $93.8091 | $93.81 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.39 | 11.195% | $267.3017 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.55 | 8.573% | $269.8582 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.45 | 11.199% | $130.6032 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.39 | 8.299% | $132.5471 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.68 | $1,172.9255 | $1,172.93 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.90 | |