| 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 | $232.83 | 7.125% | $249.4191 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.92 | 13.522% | $49.8589 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.68 | 13.499% | $39.3615 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.81 | 9.737% | $122.6969 | $122.70 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.99 | 5.619% | $113.0018 | $113.00 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.29 | 10.853% | $230.8957 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.37 | 5.284% | $157.2627 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.89 | $962.4966 | $962.50 | $962.45 | $962.60 | |