| 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 | $224.97 | 8.669% | $244.4726 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 11.447% | $39.5637 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.99 | 6.436% | $52.143 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 7.246% | $251.5133 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.32 | 6.386% | $184.3882 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 7.685% | $183.8075 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.36 | 4.440% | $52.596 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.35 | $1,008.4843 | $1,008.48 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.50 | |