| 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 | $229.76 | 8.576% | $249.4642 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.65 | 13.190% | $141.0913 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.86 | 13.591% | $119.1115 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.97 | 11.442% | $41.2001 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.67 | 9.871% | $240.2549 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.41 | 13.639% | $172.0608 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.30 | 11.223% | $276.1667 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.62 | $1,239.3495 | $1,239.34 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.50 | |