| 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 | $232.95 | 7.503% | $250.4282 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.89 | 4.174% | $53.0141 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.30 | 9.816% | $182.624 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.83 | 4.850% | $190.6488 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.68 | 12.717% | $134.8997 | $134.90 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.77 | 9.180% | $236.6695 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.29 | 10.864% | $261.9605 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.71 | $1,310.2448 | $1,310.24 | $1,310.20 | $1,310.20 | |