| 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 | $229.76 | 8.623% | $249.5722 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 4.734% | $82.499 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.95 | 7.819% | $267.3372 | $267.34 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.68 | 8.313% | $41.8955 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 8.553% | $163.6654 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 9.153% | $228.9702 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.74 | 11.186% | $176.4967 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.44 | $1,210.4362 | $1,210.45 | $1,210.40 | $1,210.50 | |