| 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 | $240.65 | 3.674% | $249.4915 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.46 | 9.296% | $83.5677 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.80 | 4.580% | $188.0348 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.70 | 10.186% | $13.9936 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 9.129% | $263.5684 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.36 | 12.834% | $178.6839 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.83 | 11.443% | $73.3629 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.32 | $1,050.7028 | $1,050.69 | $1,050.70 | $1,050.80 | |