| 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 | $239.34 | 4.265% | $249.5479 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.88 | 12.842% | $188.3107 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.31 | 6.291% | $70.4816 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 9.771% | $121.4287 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.77 | 8.685% | $64.961 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.27 | 6.272% | $43.8585 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.67 | 10.331% | $257.8104 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.86 | $996.3988 | $996.40 | $996.40 | $996.40 | |