| 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 | $234.50 | 6.417% | $249.5479 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.35 | 6.373% | $207.7997 | $207.80 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.39 | 3.491% | $101.8248 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.67 | 4.417% | $205.3569 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.76 | 3.253% | $149.469 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.72 | 3.596% | $220.3694 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.77 | 12.263% | $67.0996 | $67.10 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.16 | $1,201.4673 | $1,201.47 | $1,201.40 | $1,201.50 | |