| 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 | $238.40 | 8.849% | $259.496 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.30 | 10.869% | $9.2021 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.29 | 8.498% | $138.1071 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.94 | 4.606% | $258.3141 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.97 | 8.411% | $139.8177 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.33 | 7.333% | $224.6802 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.45 | 9.498% | $221.6787 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.68 | $1,251.2959 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | |