| 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 | $229.66 | 8.734% | $249.7185 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.38 | 9.665% | $99.1152 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.96 | 9.465% | $259.3883 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 11.428% | $79.5262 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.64 | 11.594% | $165.8733 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.47 | 4.329% | $256.0964 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.64 | 10.587% | $49.366 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.12 | $1,159.0839 | $1,159.10 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.10 | |