| 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 | $234.42 | 6.326% | $249.2494 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.85 | 13.506% | $232.517 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.62 | 4.218% | $113.2016 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.85 | 10.568% | $33.0045 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.58 | 5.787% | $87.3589 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.53 | 13.653% | $129.0303 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.92 | 4.307% | $235.6504 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.77 | $1,080.0121 | $1,080.01 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | |