| 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 | $231.55 | 7.528% | $248.9811 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.42 | 11.495% | $274.746 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.52 | 9.407% | $131.8573 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.30 | 3.596% | $256.1929 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.32 | 13.543% | $38.968 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.72 | 4.577% | $127.2911 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.36 | 8.302% | $20.9673 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.19 | $1,099.0037 | $1,099.01 | $1,099.00 | $1,099.10 | |