| 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 | $223.54 | 9.818% | $245.4872 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.90 | 7.776% | $50.5469 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.74 | 11.657% | $225.2568 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.57 | 9.634% | $176.0393 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.67 | 13.400% | $141.3758 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.52 | 7.115% | $55.1856 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.56 | 3.217% | $242.1058 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.50 | $1,135.9974 | $1,136.02 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.00 | |