| 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 | $49.96 | 9.719% | $54.8156 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.62 | 6.296% | $229.1954 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.25 | 3.785% | $248.3056 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.58 | 7.165% | $186.017 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.74 | 13.356% | $133.4654 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.28 | 10.300% | $237.4538 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.36 | 9.432% | $249.8989 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.79 | $1,339.1517 | $1,339.17 | $1,339.10 | $1,339.20 | |