| 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 | $242.46 | 7.185% | $259.8808 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.27 | 13.539% | $149.0426 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 8.869% | $187.2329 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.59 | 7.216% | $49.9519 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.25 | 12.276% | $142.8712 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.37 | 4.198% | $142.0948 | $142.09 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.32 | 13.846% | $187.0717 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.24 | $1,118.1459 | $1,118.13 | $1,118.15 | $1,118.20 | |