| 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 | $8.26 | 3.195% | $8.5239 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.74 | 6.417% | $244.4824 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.59 | 13.534% | $267.4748 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.34 | 4.657% | $44.3118 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.62 | 3.871% | $220.8505 | $220.85 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.56 | 11.769% | $188.3978 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.95 | 8.345% | $249.1393 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.06 | $1,223.1805 | $1,223.17 | $1,223.15 | $1,223.20 | |