| 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 | $229.46 | 8.546% | $249.0697 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.57 | 4.765% | $156.697 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.25 | 10.437% | $268.638 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.80 | 12.250% | $88.453 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.73 | 4.688% | $232.1247 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.28 | 13.476% | $36.6301 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.26 | 12.778% | $208.9325 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.35 | $1,240.5450 | $1,240.54 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.50 | |