| 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 | $49.87 | 3.748% | $51.7391 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.30 | 7.255% | $234.1377 | $234.14 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.70 | 5.609% | $247.8643 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.70 | 13.853% | $95.295 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.69 | 5.365% | $225.1545 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.97 | 3.448% | $245.1407 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.47 | 3.460% | $189.8181 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.70 | $1,289.1494 | $1,289.15 | $1,289.15 | $1,289.10 | |