| 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 | $229.55 | 8.688% | $249.4933 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.78 | 3.433% | $253.1833 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.49 | 12.653% | $163.8988 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.92 | 8.460% | $199.4796 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.91 | 9.399% | $95.0787 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.61 | 7.379% | $132.7312 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.57 | 7.566% | $61.9257 | $61.93 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.83 | $1,155.7906 | $1,155.79 | $1,155.90 | $1,155.80 | |