| 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 | $231.89 | 8.660% | $251.9717 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 5.215% | $53.4597 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.59 | 4.581% | $149.122 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.39 | 13.791% | $234.8532 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.43 | 7.581% | $198.4116 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.91 | 10.736% | $261.2373 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.42 | 9.676% | $159.4908 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.44 | $1,308.5463 | $1,308.54 | $1,308.50 | $1,308.60 | |