| 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 | $231.54 | 7.833% | $249.6765 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.76 | 10.229% | $53.7477 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.83 | 6.492% | $229.8417 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.26 | 10.471% | $168.2031 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.96 | 13.371% | $20.3614 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.45 | 6.578% | $133.7021 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.44 | 8.733% | $149.4426 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.24 | $1,004.9751 | $1,004.97 | $1,005.00 | $1,004.90 | |