| 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 | $231.87 | 7.409% | $249.0492 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.99 | 8.358% | $227.541 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.28 | 12.563% | $263.7126 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.78 | 11.313% | $113.2944 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.41 | 12.515% | $51.0931 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.67 | 6.715% | $184.2648 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.25 | 8.445% | $70.7604 | $70.76 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.25 | $1,159.7155 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.70 | |