| 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 | $229.36 | 8.809% | $249.5643 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.53 | 12.185% | $152.0443 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 7.756% | $171.0411 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.92 | 9.689% | $143.6048 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.47 | 6.525% | $174.1364 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.92 | 6.829% | $22.3486 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.94 | 3.247% | $30.9122 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.87 | $943.6517 | $943.64 | $943.65 | $943.50 | |