| 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 | $229.54 | 8.550% | $249.1657 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.25 | 10.843% | $121.096 | $121.10 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.81 | 9.486% | $159.6415 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.86 | 6.658% | $234.4983 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.45 | 9.850% | $57.6163 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.62 | 3.544% | $63.8038 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.66 | 6.344% | $194.248 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.19 | $1,080.0696 | $1,080.08 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.00 | |