| 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 | $229.82 | 8.529% | $249.4213 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.38 | 8.730% | $158.0717 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.28 | 13.547% | $116.1359 | $116.14 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.44 | 5.859% | $153.9613 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.65 | 12.386% | $97.3825 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.82 | 5.842% | $120.4694 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.99 | 5.296% | $204.2637 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.38 | $1,099.7058 | $1,099.70 | $1,099.65 | $1,099.80 | |