| 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 | $229.90 | 8.512% | $249.4691 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.40 | 13.619% | $22.0421 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.41 | 4.120% | $133.7005 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.39 | 3.412% | $146.2142 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.57 | 8.380% | $197.8694 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.38 | 8.783% | $28.697 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.99 | 6.547% | $188.5775 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.04 | $966.5698 | $966.57 | $966.55 | $966.60 | |