| 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 | $230.71 | 5.192% | $242.6885 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.96 | 5.410% | $49.5005 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.25 | 12.312% | $226.0279 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.87 | 13.280% | $245.6703 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.92 | 11.609% | $244.3344 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.58 | 13.268% | $49.3622 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.67 | 8.633% | $113.7062 | $113.71 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.96 | $1,171.2900 | $1,171.29 | $1,171.30 | $1,171.30 | |