| 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 | $242.93 | 3.251% | $250.8277 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.82 | 5.148% | $9.2741 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.60 | 10.590% | $29.4169 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.96 | 6.110% | $133.6562 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.57 | 7.786% | $258.2229 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.30 | 6.529% | $34.4089 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.26 | 3.581% | $245.7563 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.44 | $961.5630 | $961.57 | $961.50 | $961.60 | |