| 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 | $229.30 | 8.785% | $249.444 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.45 | 5.858% | $124.3302 | $124.33 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.79 | 7.386% | $18.0301 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.72 | 9.133% | $32.4343 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 3.239% | $101.5252 | $101.53 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.38 | 6.698% | $40.9507 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.35 | 7.232% | $184.8144 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.33 | $751.5289 | $751.52 | $751.60 | $751.40 | |