| 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 | $233.64 | 6.351% | $248.4785 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.62 | 7.217% | $166.8511 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.91 | 3.773% | $60.0949 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.54 | 4.415% | $249.0715 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.56 | 11.345% | $17.3253 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.97 | 3.377% | $20.6444 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.47 | 3.593% | $247.0382 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.71 | $1,009.5039 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.50 | |