| 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 | $229.80 | 8.585% | $249.5283 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.48 | 12.477% | $54.5288 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.45 | 7.560% | $136.0096 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.42 | 11.708% | $216.0656 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.63 | 4.196% | $122.5658 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.75 | 5.776% | $195.4212 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.61 | 12.260% | $258.8828 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.14 | $1,233.0021 | $1,233.01 | $1,233.00 | $1,233.00 | |