| 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 | $239.53 | 6.241% | $254.4791 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.28 | 6.460% | $140.8253 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.80 | 12.600% | $27.9248 | $27.92 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.38 | 7.269% | $8.9891 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.70 | 12.324% | $251.2688 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.75 | 4.407% | $89.529 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.32 | 7.167% | $239.3253 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.76 | $1,012.3414 | $1,012.35 | $1,012.40 | $1,012.30 | |