| 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 | $240.97 | 3.527% | $249.469 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.76 | 8.867% | $137.9998 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.66 | 7.750% | $58.8962 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.28 | 5.152% | $49.7159 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.55 | 11.603% | $180.2946 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.32 | 7.217% | $66.8176 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.72 | 10.408% | $46.0622 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.26 | $789.2553 | $789.26 | $789.20 | $789.30 | |