| 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 | $235.77 | 5.625% | $249.0321 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.37 | 9.338% | $152.3844 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.90 | 13.298% | $97.323 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.88 | 6.853% | $221.0575 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.40 | 5.420% | $241.8335 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.80 | 13.862% | $139.8225 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.85 | 8.368% | $198.1509 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.97 | $1,299.6039 | $1,299.59 | $1,299.60 | $1,299.60 | |