| 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 | $224.48 | 11.126% | $249.4556 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.78 | 9.311% | $110.1636 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.25 | 9.792% | $76.031 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.76 | 7.572% | $142.8126 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.41 | 3.230% | $34.4891 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.47 | 4.710% | $159.6513 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.50 | 5.331% | $79.5249 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.65 | $852.1281 | $852.12 | $852.10 | $852.20 | |