| 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 | $230.97 | 9.408% | $252.6997 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.90 | 6.692% | $41.5032 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.50 | 3.272% | $127.5409 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.25 | 10.809% | $115.5184 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.68 | 12.511% | $158.2805 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.33 | 6.179% | $180.8547 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.67 | 12.325% | $246.7443 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.30 | $1,123.1417 | $1,123.13 | $1,123.15 | $1,123.10 | |