| 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 | $225.36 | 10.251% | $248.4617 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.47 | 6.702% | $85.8631 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.41 | 4.697% | $197.2596 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.63 | 12.305% | $73.7058 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.95 | 13.274% | $228.7568 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.30 | 3.203% | $231.4843 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.38 | 4.754% | $91.534 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.50 | $1,157.0653 | $1,157.06 | $1,157.05 | $1,157.20 | |