| 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 | $229.87 | 8.345% | $249.0527 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.34 | 12.452% | $153.3171 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.65 | 11.593% | $82.1882 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.97 | 8.848% | $191.5398 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.32 | 5.427% | $49.8881 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.71 | 6.675% | $176.7711 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.35 | 4.127% | $179.4629 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.21 | $1,082.2199 | $1,082.22 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.30 | |