| 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 | $242.75 | 3.168% | $250.4403 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.52 | 9.670% | $174.9456 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.47 | 3.176% | $225.4086 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.37 | 9.512% | $31.0686 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.49 | 12.282% | $215.0088 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.43 | 7.561% | $256.4577 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.97 | 11.454% | $247.3944 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.00 | $1,400.7240 | $1,400.73 | $1,400.70 | $1,400.70 | |