| 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 | $226.50 | 8.587% | $245.9496 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.71 | 9.450% | $242.6616 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.35 | 9.417% | $255.3246 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.51 | 3.602% | $25.3929 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.96 | 6.403% | $63.7992 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.25 | 11.142% | $186.9964 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.47 | 10.457% | $231.3743 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.75 | $1,251.4986 | $1,251.49 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.50 | |