| 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 | $241.96 | 3.125% | $249.5213 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.40 | 5.541% | $150.2904 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.46 | 11.825% | $169.3701 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.47 | 4.173% | $221.3364 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.51 | 12.700% | $8.4638 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.36 | 13.784% | $134.6747 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.87 | 10.232% | $63.7913 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.03 | $997.4480 | $997.44 | $997.40 | $997.50 | |