| 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 | $237.52 | 4.639% | $248.5386 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.92 | 8.604% | $224.7234 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.78 | 4.341% | $246.0152 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.47 | 7.201% | $15.512 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.74 | 13.542% | $199.5387 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.77 | 13.562% | $231.4053 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.75 | 5.799% | $61.0989 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.95 | $1,226.8321 | $1,226.84 | $1,226.80 | $1,226.70 | |