| 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 | $232.51 | 6.205% | $246.9372 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.94 | 6.333% | $256.1987 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.98 | 3.676% | $61.1481 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.66 | 12.633% | $214.7461 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.36 | 12.710% | $49.9982 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 7.717% | $249.7634 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.26 | 12.413% | $212.7528 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.58 | $1,291.5445 | $1,291.55 | $1,291.55 | $1,291.50 | |