| 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 | $230.27 | 8.331% | $249.4538 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.72 | 4.824% | $159.039 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.81 | 11.313% | $79.9339 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.67 | 7.356% | $147.797 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.77 | 5.827% | $182.8373 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.38 | 7.463% | $53.0652 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.53 | 7.211% | $87.4091 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.15 | $959.5353 | $959.54 | $959.55 | $959.50 | |