| 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 | $229.99 | 3.431% | $237.881 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.26 | 8.524% | $8.9641 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.87 | 10.177% | $190.463 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.53 | 8.610% | $160.2323 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.77 | 11.250% | $276.7566 | $276.76 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.96 | 4.659% | $103.5705 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.29 | 13.638% | $275.3335 | $275.33 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.67 | $1,253.2010 | $1,253.19 | $1,253.20 | $1,253.30 | |