| 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 | $231.87 | 7.778% | $249.9048 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.86 | 8.432% | $256.832 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.69 | 12.119% | $209.315 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.33 | 5.605% | $101.7293 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.85 | 8.132% | $53.9038 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.93 | 8.503% | $87.8115 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.89 | 8.376% | $209.0465 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.42 | $1,168.5429 | $1,168.54 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.40 | |