| 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 | $184.96 | 8.397% | $200.4911 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.54 | 13.509% | $152.715 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.60 | 11.616% | $254.038 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.69 | 12.627% | $86.3736 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.74 | 9.400% | $163.8156 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.38 | 9.394% | $130.5946 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.59 | 7.863% | $261.6649 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.50 | $1,249.6928 | $1,249.69 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.70 | |