| 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 | $237.25 | 5.557% | $250.434 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.75 | 9.195% | $18.2902 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.26 | 13.598% | $99.1256 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.42 | 7.321% | $49.8184 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.52 | 5.212% | $183.616 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 3.114% | $24.5824 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.35 | 6.728% | $148.7255 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.39 | $774.5921 | $774.60 | $774.65 | $774.50 | |