| 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 | $239.51 | 4.585% | $250.4915 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.63 | 13.757% | $54.1825 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.45 | 13.804% | $50.5859 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.79 | 10.342% | $88.0419 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.60 | 8.245% | $157.6047 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.40 | 12.238% | $250.7397 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.59 | 7.667% | $267.6494 | $267.65 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.97 | $1,119.2956 | $1,119.29 | $1,119.35 | $1,119.20 | |