| 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 | $231.82 | 7.583% | $249.3989 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.39 | 7.279% | $177.4287 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.58 | 4.622% | $24.6699 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.99 | 8.783% | $271.9466 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.29 | 11.702% | $243.8343 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.89 | 8.552% | $73.696 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.78 | 3.805% | $38.1795 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.74 | $1,079.1539 | $1,079.16 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.10 | |