| 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 | $231.50 | 7.364% | $248.5477 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.47 | 12.709% | $115.4929 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.52 | 13.432% | $216.1106 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.53 | 11.542% | $87.5939 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.74 | 3.623% | $192.4694 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.51 | 9.740% | $248.5721 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.47 | 5.758% | $182.4008 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.74 | $1,291.1874 | $1,291.18 | $1,291.15 | $1,291.20 | |