| 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 | $234.82 | 6.238% | $249.4681 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.76 | 5.461% | $144.2285 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.40 | 11.127% | $246.0352 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.81 | 13.315% | $147.0942 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.73 | 9.670% | $212.4637 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.90 | 6.716% | $150.3628 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.40 | 10.666% | $25.8958 | $25.90 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.82 | $1,175.5483 | $1,175.55 | $1,175.55 | $1,175.60 | |