| 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 | $238.37 | 4.515% | $249.1324 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.25 | 4.599% | $138.3322 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.89 | 3.663% | $8.179 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.93 | 9.873% | $102.105 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.37 | 6.365% | $152.4955 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.39 | 4.577% | $37.0098 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.83 | 3.635% | $166.6762 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.03 | $853.9301 | $853.94 | $854.00 | $853.90 | |