| 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 | $141.43 | 7.820% | $152.4898 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.78 | 5.460% | $237.053 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 9.626% | $205.3185 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.46 | 7.317% | $246.2496 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.43 | 13.606% | $243.6053 | $243.61 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.41 | 12.465% | $137.6684 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.67 | 11.121% | $278.547 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,370.47 | $1,500.9316 | $1,500.94 | $1,500.90 | $1,500.90 | |