| 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 | $238.59 | 4.360% | $248.9925 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.40 | 4.673% | $176.2693 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.86 | 10.566% | $229.8225 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.87 | 9.503% | $60.0843 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.58 | 9.516% | $219.6672 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.26 | 13.400% | $19.5728 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.39 | 13.822% | $164.3476 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.95 | $1,118.7562 | $1,118.75 | $1,118.70 | $1,118.80 | |