| 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 | $211.71 | 10.250% | $233.4103 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.40 | 4.545% | $49.5543 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.68 | 10.325% | $248.9815 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.73 | 12.657% | $252.0475 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.94 | 10.316% | $252.5575 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.58 | 13.480% | $199.2482 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.88 | 6.777% | $95.9712 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.92 | $1,331.7705 | $1,331.77 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.80 | |