| 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 | $250.38 | 3.649% | $259.5164 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.74 | 12.836% | $231.0204 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.71 | 3.259% | $8.9939 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 9.185% | $173.4513 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.63 | 5.163% | $72.1734 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.42 | 10.454% | $267.7626 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.51 | 5.443% | $37.4428 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.25 | $1,050.3608 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.40 | |