| 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 | $230.32 | 8.326% | $249.4964 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.40 | 6.118% | $170.2133 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.81 | 12.269% | $213.0978 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.63 | 9.816% | $50.109 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.50 | 13.184% | $169.2101 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.71 | 13.116% | $133.1488 | $133.15 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.30 | 9.332% | $266.0048 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.67 | $1,251.2802 | $1,251.28 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.20 | |