| 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 | $229.98 | 8.378% | $249.2477 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.77 | 5.872% | $251.7319 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.44 | 6.213% | $41.8904 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.66 | 8.340% | $219.5618 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.69 | 12.560% | $201.1335 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.50 | 11.186% | $157.3282 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.98 | 5.532% | $136.1152 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.02 | $1,257.0087 | $1,257.01 | $1,257.05 | $1,256.90 | |