| 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 | $225.43 | 3.533% | $233.3944 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.70 | 8.219% | $7.2507 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.79 | 9.744% | $139.1444 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.43 | 7.786% | $244.0598 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.69 | 8.563% | $256.9578 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.39 | 9.712% | $127.6938 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.89 | 9.714% | $241.2501 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.32 | $1,249.7510 | $1,249.74 | $1,249.75 | $1,249.90 | |