| 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 | $229.99 | 8.402% | $249.3138 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.44 | 8.228% | $40.5206 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.65 | 13.734% | $268.0142 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.44 | 8.666% | $87.4109 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.90 | 11.137% | $27.6731 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.72 | 4.302% | $236.4735 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.60 | 8.795% | $244.3536 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.74 | $1,153.7597 | $1,153.74 | $1,153.65 | $1,153.80 | |