| 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 | $232.93 | 8.398% | $252.4915 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.76 | 9.600% | $187.153 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.41 | 12.384% | $57.7766 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.73 | 6.655% | $47.7068 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.40 | 5.366% | $218.5291 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.47 | 8.633% | $34.1868 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.65 | 13.744% | $231.6397 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.35 | $1,029.4835 | $1,029.49 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.50 | |