| 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 | $239.80 | 7.370% | $257.4733 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.30 | 8.708% | $189.478 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.62 | 10.107% | $146.0239 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.96 | 6.200% | $136.9555 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.68 | 10.116% | $225.3854 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.54 | 8.836% | $61.5359 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.65 | 9.309% | $17.1069 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.55 | $1,033.9589 | $1,033.97 | $1,033.95 | $1,034.00 | |