| 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 | $239.50 | 4.576% | $250.4595 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.66 | 6.735% | $129.8538 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.32 | 9.792% | $129.9059 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.42 | 12.313% | $143.1092 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.71 | 5.722% | $263.9984 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.30 | 13.580% | $247.9451 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.30 | 4.252% | $135.8404 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.21 | $1,301.1123 | $1,301.12 | $1,301.10 | $1,301.10 | |