| 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 | $199.56 | 12.699% | $224.9021 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.31 | 12.185% | $279.6884 | $279.69 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.39 | 4.417% | $245.7872 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.45 | 10.208% | $194.462 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.67 | 13.374% | $281.9271 | $281.93 | $281.95 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.79 | 12.369% | $262.7075 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.30 | 3.733% | $60.4763 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,401.47 | $1,549.9506 | $1,549.96 | $1,550.00 | $1,550.00 | |