| 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 | $231.39 | 8.118% | $250.1742 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.25 | 5.696% | $243.365 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 3.214% | $44.2994 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.39 | 8.240% | $135.7221 | $135.72 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.67 | 13.164% | $253.1139 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.65 | 7.692% | $170.8534 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.68 | 6.672% | $131.9319 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.95 | $1,229.4599 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.40 | $1,229.50 | |