| 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 | $229.77 | 7.700% | $247.4623 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.58 | 3.470% | $249.9628 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.66 | 6.103% | $39.9584 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.49 | 5.105% | $217.0313 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.80 | 10.848% | $246.9693 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.70 | 7.376% | $29.7432 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.48 | 6.325% | $158.9346 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.48 | $1,190.0619 | $1,190.05 | $1,190.05 | $1,190.10 | |