| 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 | 8.520% | $249.4441 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.51 | 11.385% | $36.2113 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.93 | 6.542% | $148.0188 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.61 | 8.166% | $234.2984 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.98 | 9.109% | $271.6596 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.86 | 11.313% | $18.7674 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.31 | 9.214% | $273.3736 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.06 | $1,231.7732 | $1,231.77 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.80 | |