| 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 | $232.31 | 7.825% | $250.4883 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.29 | 10.766% | $211.8843 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.54 | 10.573% | $85.7383 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.29 | 13.473% | $202.311 | $202.31 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.99 | 3.352% | $14.4589 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.35 | 6.186% | $232.919 | $232.92 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.56 | 12.527% | $149.1658 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.33 | $1,146.9656 | $1,146.97 | $1,146.95 | $1,147.00 | |