| 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 | $172.71 | 7.393% | $185.4785 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.46 | 7.855% | $53.3451 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.48 | 4.175% | $227.6015 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.69 | 3.685% | $227.7856 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.39 | 6.871% | $240.8765 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.38 | 13.580% | $280.9742 | $280.97 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.47 | 4.480% | $30.7903 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.58 | $1,246.8517 | $1,246.86 | $1,246.90 | $1,246.90 | |