| 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 | $226.33 | 10.250% | $249.5288 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.33 | 4.711% | $115.5276 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.34 | 10.153% | $113.8321 | $113.83 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.54 | 4.170% | $94.3155 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.35 | 5.375% | $135.2488 | $135.25 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.39 | 7.458% | $141.1891 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.95 | 6.373% | $155.2514 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.23 | $1,004.8933 | $1,004.90 | $1,004.95 | $1,004.80 | |