| 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 | $229.86 | 8.820% | $250.1337 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.53 | 6.651% | $180.8054 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.51 | 11.469% | $9.486 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.52 | 8.756% | $211.5522 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.37 | 7.682% | $150.0764 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.72 | 11.480% | $38.7059 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.26 | 4.554% | $208.3343 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.77 | $1,049.0939 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.10 | |