| 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 | $233.37 | 6.714% | $249.0385 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.75 | 3.455% | $165.2694 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.34 | 3.805% | $258.8274 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.40 | 3.859% | $29.496 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.71 | 7.383% | $98.4809 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.99 | 8.357% | $135.4354 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.61 | 6.439% | $252.9097 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.17 | $1,189.4573 | $1,189.47 | $1,189.50 | $1,189.40 | |