| 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 | $224.56 | 11.125% | $249.5423 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.63 | 5.863% | $186.9858 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 7.654% | $197.3083 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.30 | 12.140% | $148.3612 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.65 | 12.506% | $231.3686 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.91 | 5.273% | $167.2893 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.91 | 10.833% | $79.7 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.24 | $1,260.5555 | $1,260.56 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.60 | |