| 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 | $229.39 | 8.750% | $249.4616 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.99 | 9.477% | $213.4692 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.97 | 12.119% | $270.1732 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.71 | 7.408% | $75.9482 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.86 | 4.224% | $135.3453 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.87 | 7.530% | $245.0286 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.47 | 13.104% | $122.6839 | $122.68 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.26 | $1,312.1100 | $1,312.11 | $1,312.10 | $1,312.10 | |