| 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 | $235.95 | 5.746% | $249.5077 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.61 | 3.458% | $30.6339 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.96 | 12.653% | $48.3957 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 8.473% | $49.3335 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.36 | 9.617% | $149.4737 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.52 | 4.395% | $92.4105 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.37 | 9.630% | $231.7249 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.25 | $851.4799 | $851.47 | $851.45 | $851.40 | |