| 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 | $238.39 | 4.565% | $249.2725 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.84 | 6.599% | $197.0376 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.42 | 11.141% | $83.8225 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.49 | 3.238% | $103.7439 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.53 | 13.612% | $223.2817 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.87 | 4.221% | $15.4977 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.91 | 3.183% | $156.7453 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.45 | $1,029.4012 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.30 | |