| 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 | $231.72 | 7.566% | $249.2519 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.65 | 10.435% | $149.8051 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.75 | 5.683% | $39.8953 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.84 | 5.753% | $42.132 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.25 | 4.501% | $125.6625 | $125.66 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.94 | 10.768% | $212.6081 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.33 | 7.482% | $263.6856 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.48 | $1,083.0405 | $1,083.05 | $1,083.05 | $1,083.10 | |