| 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 | $232.45 | 7.150% | $249.0702 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.56 | 9.673% | $160.7367 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.34 | 3.666% | $78.102 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.91 | 8.482% | $32.447 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.81 | 12.177% | $42.4141 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.57 | 6.451% | $230.5409 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.95 | 12.821% | $163.534 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.59 | $956.8449 | $956.84 | $956.85 | $956.70 | |