| 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 | $227.35 | 9.324% | $248.5481 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.68 | 9.359% | $80.5757 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.43 | 7.671% | $55.3752 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.45 | 5.408% | $137.5047 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.46 | 6.124% | $257.3083 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.31 | 12.689% | $154.7333 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.70 | 6.521% | $147.7446 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.38 | $1,081.7899 | $1,081.79 | $1,081.85 | $1,081.70 | |