| 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 | $232.47 | 7.275% | $249.3822 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.80 | 7.592% | $268.7648 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.73 | 9.396% | $80.6577 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.55 | 4.319% | $76.7266 | $76.73 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.32 | 9.741% | $51.9294 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.72 | 3.608% | $194.4929 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.67 | 8.316% | $87.3785 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.26 | $1,009.3321 | $1,009.33 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.40 | |