| 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 | $231.66 | 7.351% | $248.6893 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.26 | 6.420% | $86.4769 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.69 | 8.666% | $189.8286 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.94 | 12.835% | $226.7306 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.70 | 6.260% | $170.7598 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.38 | 11.186% | $28.219 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.42 | 3.784% | $249.5175 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.05 | $1,200.2217 | $1,200.23 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.20 | |