| 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 | $230.27 | 8.241% | $249.2466 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.47 | 8.294% | $270.161 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.25 | 8.874% | $125.4773 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.88 | 3.477% | $147.8479 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.79 | 3.826% | $160.7123 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.81 | 7.579% | $82.6314 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.35 | 6.758% | $236.3088 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.82 | $1,272.3853 | $1,272.39 | $1,272.40 | $1,272.30 | |