| 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 | $231.86 | 7.184% | $248.5168 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.81 | 8.647% | $155.1588 | $155.16 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.51 | 3.411% | $67.7445 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.76 | 3.435% | $86.6372 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.71 | 10.677% | $6.3197 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.55 | 4.694% | $181.6964 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.33 | 4.813% | $250.849 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.53 | $996.9224 | $996.93 | $996.90 | $996.80 | |