| 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 | $231.79 | 6.335% | $246.4739 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.60 | 3.798% | $51.4838 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.52 | 10.270% | $244.2701 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.61 | 11.730% | $173.8631 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.34 | 9.198% | $151.0645 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.82 | 12.139% | $98.4805 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.91 | 10.368% | $204.0815 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.59 | $1,169.7174 | $1,169.70 | $1,169.70 | $1,169.90 | |