| 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 | $232.52 | 7.157% | $249.1615 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.56 | 3.160% | $183.1709 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.46 | 9.825% | $228.9412 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.77 | 8.702% | $211.7189 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.76 | 4.839% | $150.7165 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.52 | 4.552% | $235.7857 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.33 | 12.126% | $49.7055 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.92 | $1,309.2002 | $1,309.21 | $1,309.15 | $1,309.20 | |