| 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 | $232.42 | 8.197% | $251.4715 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.77 | 11.537% | $14.2433 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.33 | 13.770% | $186.9582 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.81 | 12.551% | $96.58 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.51 | 3.156% | $227.4693 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 7.238% | $51.1096 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.96 | 11.597% | $45.7101 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.46 | $873.5420 | $873.54 | $873.50 | $873.60 | |