| 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 | $216.43 | 12.499% | $243.4816 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.89 | 5.332% | $51.4968 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.91 | 9.538% | $243.0758 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.95 | 7.636% | $49.4587 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.99 | 13.169% | $239.907 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.64 | 13.724% | $7.5513 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.70 | 3.302% | $211.4592 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.51 | $1,046.4304 | $1,046.44 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.60 | |