| 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 | $224.87 | 10.508% | $248.4993 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.64 | 9.500% | $259.1208 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.51 | 13.532% | $158.3885 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.61 | 13.432% | $60.8109 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.85 | 12.852% | $165.7232 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.38 | 3.346% | $219.4862 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.46 | 4.318% | $19.2571 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.32 | $1,131.2860 | $1,131.29 | $1,131.25 | $1,131.30 | |