| 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 | $240.69 | 3.605% | $249.3669 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.82 | 12.300% | $94.1299 | $94.13 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.98 | 9.232% | $271.9658 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.36 | 10.284% | $99.6526 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.53 | 11.150% | $179.5406 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.84 | 7.804% | $197.1088 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.75 | 5.814% | $182.7937 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.97 | $1,274.5583 | $1,274.56 | $1,274.55 | $1,274.60 | |