| 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 | $81.85 | 4.482% | $85.5185 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.80 | 7.160% | $246.2537 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.98 | 11.254% | $258.087 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.40 | 10.113% | $248.1947 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.81 | 8.580% | $248.4419 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.96 | 3.104% | $18.5175 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.53 | 10.205% | $267.2802 | $267.28 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.33 | $1,372.2935 | $1,372.29 | $1,372.30 | $1,372.30 | |