| 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 | $234.60 | 9.757% | $257.4899 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.91 | 12.761% | $270.5249 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.68 | 5.872% | $88.5937 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.82 | 4.593% | $113.8181 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.71 | 10.844% | $232.451 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.69 | 6.475% | $128.5047 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.98 | 9.287% | $84.1291 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.39 | $1,175.5114 | $1,175.50 | $1,175.50 | $1,175.50 | |