| 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 | $239.46 | 8.340% | $259.431 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.82 | 9.606% | $200.3817 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.84 | 13.589% | $224.7245 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.52 | 13.262% | $50.4242 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.49 | 8.874% | $14.6871 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.59 | 8.774% | $229.0672 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.28 | 8.255% | $270.9406 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.00 | $1,249.6563 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.60 | |