| 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 | $238.35 | 4.784% | $249.7527 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.47 | 6.229% | $201.2721 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.89 | 7.776% | $8.5035 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.33 | 7.764% | $173.8557 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.99 | 10.722% | $195.9669 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.28 | 5.108% | $212.6125 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.62 | 4.401% | $132.1925 | $132.19 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.93 | $1,174.1559 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.10 | $1,174.30 | |