| 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 | $235.76 | 6.374% | $250.7873 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.92 | 5.365% | $129.5147 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.64 | 4.345% | $79.97 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.45 | 5.484% | $120.7264 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.74 | 9.355% | $224.987 | $224.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.65 | 10.108% | $155.968 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.78 | 7.289% | $19.076 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.94 | $981.0294 | $981.04 | $981.05 | $981.10 | |