| 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 | $231.37 | 8.818% | $251.7722 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.45 | 12.519% | $6.1323 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.79 | 6.582% | $245.9806 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.85 | 7.557% | $263.3533 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.48 | 4.387% | $24.5101 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.55 | 13.753% | $98.4532 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.44 | 8.212% | $239.6247 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.93 | $1,129.8264 | $1,129.81 | $1,129.80 | $1,129.90 | |