| 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 | $231.40 | 7.190% | $248.0377 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.77 | 8.570% | $55.121 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.95 | 11.873% | $167.7536 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.62 | 4.496% | $142.7624 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.97 | 8.290% | $250.1174 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.60 | 8.270% | $86.1829 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.94 | 8.296% | $179.7064 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.25 | $1,129.6814 | $1,129.68 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.70 | |