| 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 | $232.73 | 6.785% | $248.5207 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.75 | 11.873% | $82.5063 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.31 | 11.571% | $255.8435 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.97 | 10.425% | $39.7199 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.43 | 12.106% | $251.5995 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.68 | 6.409% | $133.7348 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.36 | 13.329% | $156.802 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.23 | $1,168.7267 | $1,168.72 | $1,168.70 | $1,168.60 | |