| 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 | $232.29 | 5.246% | $244.4759 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 5.779% | $171.9226 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.43 | 12.379% | $202.7654 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.54 | 3.422% | $239.4633 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.91 | 10.338% | $249.2646 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.84 | 3.427% | $111.5357 | $111.54 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.87 | 4.518% | $91.84 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.41 | $1,311.2675 | $1,311.27 | $1,311.25 | $1,311.30 | |