| 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 | $229.87 | 8.433% | $249.2549 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.80 | 11.690% | $77.9596 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.68 | 7.500% | $174.881 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.83 | 4.870% | $151.8832 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.96 | 6.517% | $192.7532 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.44 | 9.824% | $150.9421 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 5.160% | $240.7954 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.56 | $1,238.4694 | $1,238.46 | $1,238.50 | $1,238.60 | |