| 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 | $238.92 | 4.619% | $249.9557 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.81 | 5.562% | $255.2595 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.87 | 6.869% | $178.3323 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.40 | 9.819% | $22.4031 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.25 | 4.801% | $189.9518 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.77 | 5.744% | $253.5424 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.62 | 3.755% | $190.5149 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.64 | $1,339.9597 | $1,339.95 | $1,339.95 | $1,340.00 | |