| 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 | $229.32 | 8.793% | $249.4841 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.52 | 4.553% | $137.5081 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.71 | 11.456% | $262.7129 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.32 | 11.666% | $8.174 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.45 | 7.715% | $97.4282 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.86 | 7.484% | $158.9258 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.53 | 8.678% | $241.8412 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.71 | $1,156.0743 | $1,156.07 | $1,156.10 | $1,156.00 | |