| 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 | $232.47 | 7.322% | $249.4915 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.83 | 7.641% | $240.9329 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.66 | 5.139% | $145.7857 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 7.475% | $18.0021 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.65 | 10.281% | $259.8772 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.79 | 5.103% | $11.3406 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.97 | 10.796% | $50.9329 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.12 | $976.3629 | $976.36 | $976.45 | $976.30 | |