| 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 | $231.38 | 7.815% | $249.4623 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.33 | 8.551% | $132.7904 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.93 | 10.609% | $234.4137 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.45 | 10.766% | $253.0449 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.90 | 9.575% | $139.0507 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.26 | 11.362% | $270.8992 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.96 | 3.857% | $149.5125 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,308.21 | $1,429.1737 | $1,429.16 | $1,429.15 | $1,429.20 | |