| 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 | $231.32 | 7.316% | $248.2434 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.82 | 9.848% | $154.688 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.99 | 5.309% | $195.8642 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 8.390% | $156.4935 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.58 | 8.805% | $125.7568 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.70 | 11.640% | $58.8343 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.96 | 13.710% | $35.2046 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.75 | $975.0848 | $975.07 | $975.10 | $975.10 | |