| 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 | $235.46 | 5.757% | $249.0154 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.95 | 3.496% | $185.2061 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.69 | 7.831% | $187.2917 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.75 | 8.616% | $215.8743 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.90 | 4.319% | $212.7064 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.60 | 7.334% | $53.2377 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.70 | 3.694% | $212.2616 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.05 | $1,315.5932 | $1,315.60 | $1,315.55 | $1,315.60 | |