| 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 | $214.54 | 6.490% | $228.4636 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.77 | 12.214% | $190.5057 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.43 | 10.591% | $262.5762 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.26 | 13.413% | $52.4649 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.63 | 8.185% | $258.1619 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.82 | 13.460% | $11.1418 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.91 | 6.519% | $247.0282 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.36 | $1,250.3423 | $1,250.34 | $1,250.35 | $1,250.40 | |