| 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 | $238.43 | 4.641% | $249.4955 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.26 | 8.178% | $8.9355 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.50 | 7.794% | $236.6078 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.62 | 10.404% | $77.9673 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.86 | 13.628% | $248.6862 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.37 | 8.414% | $253.0058 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.58 | 10.144% | $79.9425 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.62 | $1,154.6406 | $1,154.66 | $1,154.65 | $1,154.60 | |