| 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 | $233.88 | 7.515% | $251.4561 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.96 | 9.210% | $134.2846 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.29 | 12.796% | $237.1987 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.52 | 10.646% | $130.0312 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.90 | 6.815% | $47.9599 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.68 | 4.478% | $172.0544 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.60 | 10.402% | $219.2584 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.83 | $1,192.2433 | $1,192.24 | $1,192.25 | $1,192.40 | |