| 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 | $233.52 | 6.840% | $249.4928 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.76 | 7.193% | $237.7112 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.26 | 6.162% | $203.0454 | $203.05 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.33 | 8.401% | $88.1625 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.67 | 11.837% | $58.9045 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.48 | 7.473% | $229.4334 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.35 | 11.347% | $103.9424 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.37 | $1,170.6922 | $1,170.68 | $1,170.70 | $1,170.60 | |