| 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 | $217.68 | 6.259% | $231.3046 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.37 | 12.831% | $25.2403 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.47 | 5.236% | $51.0079 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.26 | 9.118% | $87.5781 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 3.344% | $244.5429 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.99 | 4.520% | $96.1479 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.55 | 6.807% | $251.5839 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.95 | $987.4056 | $987.40 | $987.45 | $987.30 | |