| 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 | $227.28 | 10.654% | $251.4944 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.41 | 11.354% | $47.2252 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 3.168% | $142.0108 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.72 | 3.243% | $111.2134 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.90 | 12.617% | $79.8455 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.89 | 6.841% | $232.7959 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 12.311% | $6.4691 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.61 | $871.0543 | $871.06 | $871.05 | $871.00 | |