| 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 | $86.35 | 7.103% | $92.4834 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.38 | 5.353% | $154.2157 | $154.22 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.87 | 7.248% | $245.4585 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.92 | 10.824% | $209.3687 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.42 | 5.487% | $260.9959 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.53 | 4.382% | $117.4611 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.77 | 10.869% | $191.5484 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.24 | $1,271.5317 | $1,271.54 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.60 | |