| 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 | $229.74 | 6.408% | $244.4617 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.46 | 3.379% | $17.0162 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.47 | 6.600% | $203.041 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.41 | 9.723% | $272.5629 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.53 | 11.855% | $80.0099 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.55 | 7.730% | $162.1875 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.44 | 10.627% | $256.0351 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.60 | $1,235.3143 | $1,235.32 | $1,235.30 | $1,235.30 | |