| 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 | $46.61 | 9.145% | $50.8725 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.97 | 13.722% | $158.0395 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.95 | 7.685% | $267.005 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.27 | 8.761% | $135.1573 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 7.658% | $153.5203 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.39 | 7.146% | $218.9957 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.66 | 8.405% | $257.6353 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.45 | $1,241.2256 | $1,241.24 | $1,241.20 | $1,241.20 | |