| 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 | $230.50 | 8.296% | $249.6223 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.25 | 10.455% | $212.3497 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.41 | 6.397% | $53.6347 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.57 | 3.175% | $147.0966 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.83 | 4.333% | $19.6459 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.58 | 10.844% | $170.2342 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.99 | 5.148% | $236.5725 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.13 | $1,089.1559 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.00 | |