| 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 | $119.30 | 8.546% | $129.4954 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.66 | 13.569% | $252.8727 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.68 | 9.859% | $266.6058 | $266.61 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.39 | 8.117% | $269.633 | $269.63 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.83 | 8.661% | $183.4524 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.38 | 12.576% | $210.9449 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.52 | 8.106% | $236.2332 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,408.76 | $1,549.2374 | $1,549.23 | $1,549.25 | $1,549.20 | |