| 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 | $227.33 | 9.344% | $248.5717 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.93 | 3.810% | $254.2618 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.74 | 13.450% | $49.623 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.49 | 7.297% | $10.1825 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.70 | 8.231% | $254.0182 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.25 | 10.534% | $149.4972 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.77 | 4.464% | $83.3309 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.21 | $1,049.4853 | $1,049.48 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 | |