| 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 | $237.95 | 4.794% | $249.3573 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.64 | 8.450% | $15.8771 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.79 | 11.393% | $10.9054 | $10.91 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.60 | 8.213% | $143.4904 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.29 | 11.224% | $57.0468 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.50 | 12.727% | $180.9268 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.70 | 8.124% | $161.8616 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.47 | $819.4654 | $819.48 | $819.50 | $819.50 | |