| 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 | $229.73 | 9.483% | $251.5153 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.36 | 8.405% | $104.4591 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.46 | 3.612% | $188.0143 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.65 | 4.318% | $50.7507 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.92 | 5.863% | $264.5728 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.27 | 7.466% | $83.039 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.94 | 8.624% | $220.4415 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.33 | $1,162.7927 | $1,162.79 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.80 | |