| 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 | $225.67 | 10.110% | $248.4852 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.90 | 7.864% | $172.4745 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.49 | 13.803% | $44.9408 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.47 | 8.578% | $188.3503 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.89 | 10.178% | $49.4589 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.36 | 12.598% | $204.2077 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.81 | 12.346% | $270.5404 | $270.54 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.59 | $1,178.4578 | $1,178.46 | $1,178.45 | $1,178.50 | |