| 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 | $227.58 | 9.422% | $249.0226 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 8.852% | $39.7419 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 9.399% | $218.3057 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.63 | 12.225% | $216.179 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.75 | 11.217% | $97.5929 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.98 | 9.830% | $157.0349 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.36 | 9.815% | $260.6569 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.36 | $1,238.5339 | $1,238.53 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.50 | |