| 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 | $240.70 | 3.539% | $249.2184 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.72 | 13.254% | $159.371 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.70 | 4.517% | $7.0026 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.67 | 12.601% | $252.9807 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.56 | 9.505% | $91.5024 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.66 | 10.357% | $137.571 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.79 | 12.308% | $185.0724 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.80 | $1,082.7185 | $1,082.71 | $1,082.65 | $1,082.80 | |