| 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 | $239.73 | 4.175% | $249.7387 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.92 | 5.744% | $50.6725 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.63 | 5.552% | $142.1047 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.66 | 11.573% | $57.6386 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.41 | 13.869% | $99.5329 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.85 | 7.819% | $158.3322 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.91 | 13.762% | $258.1374 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.11 | $1,016.1570 | $1,016.15 | $1,016.20 | $1,016.00 | |