| 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 | $229.90 | 7.805% | $247.8437 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.98 | 8.520% | $158.4175 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.44 | 7.139% | $226.5347 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.45 | 11.873% | $130.2761 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.46 | 7.474% | $18.765 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.97 | 4.490% | $185.9609 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.39 | 5.137% | $262.2012 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.59 | $1,229.9991 | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | |