| 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 | $231.25 | 8.730% | $251.4381 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.75 | 6.312% | $126.2455 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.31 | 5.140% | $199.0405 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.77 | 7.184% | $249.4922 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.63 | 3.672% | $138.5369 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.40 | 8.852% | $18.9402 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.35 | 9.256% | $233.0977 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.46 | $1,216.7911 | $1,216.80 | $1,216.85 | $1,216.60 | |