| 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 | $239.31 | 4.247% | $249.4735 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.30 | 7.362% | $138.8191 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.98 | 13.364% | $104.2722 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.46 | 13.555% | $209.4636 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.73 | 5.295% | $171.3466 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.97 | 6.794% | $143.0719 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.38 | 5.476% | $186.0386 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.13 | $1,202.4855 | $1,202.48 | $1,202.40 | $1,202.50 | |