| 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 | $230.25 | 8.352% | $249.4805 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.46 | 6.668% | $54.8914 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.83 | 4.402% | $40.5393 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.40 | 4.467% | $79.8128 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.48 | 5.195% | $121.4792 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.71 | 9.619% | $152.0525 | $152.05 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.48 | 11.367% | $202.1088 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.61 | $900.3645 | $900.36 | $900.40 | $900.40 | |