| 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 | $239.43 | 8.364% | $259.4559 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.63 | 11.402% | $271.4087 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.49 | 7.621% | $52.1854 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.47 | 3.714% | $84.4958 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.34 | 4.498% | $219.8011 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.57 | 5.737% | $50.2991 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.33 | 13.258% | $247.2762 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.26 | $1,184.9222 | $1,184.94 | $1,184.95 | $1,185.00 | |