| 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 | $229.68 | 8.565% | $249.3521 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.31 | 12.208% | $155.1949 | $155.19 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.75 | 5.699% | $30.3885 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 10.641% | $42.8734 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.58 | 13.775% | $255.5159 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.77 | 8.310% | $259.6949 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.31 | 9.427% | $255.3041 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.15 | $1,248.3238 | $1,248.31 | $1,248.30 | $1,248.40 | |