| 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 | $242.81 | 9.748% | $266.4791 | $266.48 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.74 | 7.665% | $221.51 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.50 | 6.693% | $248.0612 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.28 | 3.163% | $169.4762 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.45 | 3.537% | $222.0351 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.80 | 13.516% | $238.1566 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.39 | 3.405% | $174.1237 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,437.97 | $1,539.8419 | $1,539.85 | $1,539.85 | $1,539.90 | |