| 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 | $231.57 | 6.250% | $246.0431 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.64 | 11.720% | $252.085 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.62 | 9.405% | $221.6764 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.55 | 6.512% | $32.5394 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.39 | 9.211% | $47.3867 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.78 | 11.576% | $101.2887 | $101.29 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.73 | 3.798% | $223.9234 | $223.92 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.28 | $1,124.9427 | $1,124.95 | $1,125.00 | $1,124.90 | |