| 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 | $241.53 | 3.178% | $249.2058 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.89 | 6.185% | $6.2543 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.63 | 10.568% | $258.32 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.77 | 8.338% | $245.6781 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.69 | 6.136% | $204.5135 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.93 | 11.826% | $113.9842 | $113.98 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.76 | 12.502% | $210.1087 | $210.11 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.20 | $1,288.0646 | $1,288.06 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.10 | |