| 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 | $229.56 | 8.676% | $249.4766 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.70 | 7.756% | $242.1277 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.41 | 11.474% | $155.4059 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.85 | 9.716% | $104.0656 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.69 | 6.295% | $122.9727 | $122.97 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.75 | 13.445% | $164.2116 | $164.21 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.84 | 10.441% | $177.6333 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.80 | $1,215.8934 | $1,215.90 | $1,215.90 | $1,215.90 | |