| 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 | $232.60 | 7.304% | $249.5891 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.56 | 10.864% | $190.1983 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.88 | 10.533% | $191.0895 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.62 | 7.548% | $260.933 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.29 | 12.607% | $28.4783 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.94 | 6.759% | $42.6395 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.76 | 8.289% | $245.5561 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.65 | $1,208.4838 | $1,208.49 | $1,208.55 | $1,208.50 | |