| 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 | $229.72 | 8.687% | $249.6758 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.70 | 7.201% | $268.7529 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.68 | 6.601% | $140.3722 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.63 | 10.517% | $197.4165 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.99 | 5.538% | $159.3518 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.53 | 10.512% | $54.7366 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.97 | 12.840% | $231.2881 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.22 | $1,301.5939 | $1,301.60 | $1,301.60 | $1,301.70 | |