| 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 | $229.31 | 8.768% | $249.4159 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.88 | 12.717% | $13.3908 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.41 | 12.874% | $255.558 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.73 | 7.857% | $185.2228 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.92 | 8.798% | $142.4383 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.31 | 4.454% | $77.6198 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.70 | 4.145% | $235.0553 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.26 | $1,158.7009 | $1,158.71 | $1,158.65 | $1,158.70 | |