| 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 | $230.48 | 7.832% | $248.5312 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.69 | 8.533% | $174.4017 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 10.173% | $180.0447 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.93 | 10.168% | $157.4631 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.35 | 7.571% | $104.7204 | $104.72 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.83 | 7.860% | $250.0518 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.63 | 6.392% | $127.2767 | $127.28 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.33 | $1,242.4896 | $1,242.48 | $1,242.50 | $1,242.50 | |