| 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 | $231.77 | 3.355% | $239.5459 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.79 | 3.815% | $199.1068 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.38 | 7.114% | $178.2163 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.50 | 11.209% | $138.4552 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 7.423% | $246.5143 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.39 | 6.759% | $234.2186 | $234.22 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.69 | 8.467% | $10.5105 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.00 | $1,246.5676 | $1,246.58 | $1,246.50 | $1,246.50 | |