| 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 | $233.72 | 3.750% | $242.4845 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.29 | 6.853% | $50.5308 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.86 | 9.453% | $263.6285 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.35 | 11.611% | $235.8898 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.64 | 3.209% | $23.3665 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.35 | 13.683% | $245.9532 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.57 | 6.381% | $211.2408 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.78 | $1,273.0941 | $1,273.09 | $1,273.15 | $1,273.10 | |