| 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 | $234.27 | 6.505% | $249.5093 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.71 | 5.375% | $232.5732 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.35 | 7.700% | $244.856 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.46 | 12.594% | $249.3507 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.88 | 11.204% | $135.5354 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.89 | 13.161% | $15.7181 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.63 | 3.604% | $98.0405 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.19 | $1,225.5832 | $1,225.59 | $1,225.55 | $1,225.60 | |