| 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 | $231.88 | 3.386% | $239.7315 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.83 | 10.446% | $262.6737 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.55 | 12.535% | $281.9564 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.46 | 8.520% | $212.1132 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.40 | 4.148% | $252.4548 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.57 | 4.424% | $92.4883 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 8.224% | $244.0451 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,472.19 | $1,585.4630 | $1,585.46 | $1,585.45 | $1,585.50 | |