| 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 | $215.71 | 6.405% | $229.5262 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.56 | 7.162% | $268.5051 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.57 | 3.659% | $15.1031 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.62 | 10.842% | $45.024 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.73 | 11.328% | $7.4924 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.57 | 8.401% | $166.4714 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.98 | 6.652% | $257.01 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.74 | $989.1322 | $989.13 | $989.10 | $989.10 | |