| 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 | $212.73 | 10.693% | $235.4772 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.74 | 12.121% | $210.496 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.91 | 6.117% | $231.2396 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.82 | 10.449% | $271.5057 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.86 | 10.203% | $76.9878 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.54 | 11.136% | $126.1838 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.29 | 11.593% | $157.6697 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.89 | $1,309.5598 | $1,309.57 | $1,309.60 | $1,309.60 | |