| 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 | $231.25 | 8.762% | $251.5121 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.53 | 11.324% | $229.9175 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.51 | 6.452% | $46.3173 | $46.32 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.27 | 12.525% | $12.6816 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.56 | 12.711% | $149.4097 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.85 | 3.761% | $247.8331 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.52 | 9.624% | $181.4496 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.49 | $1,119.1209 | $1,119.12 | $1,119.10 | $1,119.00 | |