| 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 | $236.82 | 5.168% | $249.0589 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.94 | 7.429% | $150.3361 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.91 | 3.439% | $69.211 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.80 | 12.133% | $101.8168 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 10.732% | $253.0226 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 8.585% | $18.2531 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.87 | 9.178% | $58.8142 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.65 | $900.5127 | $900.51 | $900.45 | $900.50 | |