| 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 | $221.77 | 13.627% | $251.9906 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.37 | 12.188% | $178.794 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.62 | 3.337% | $181.4804 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.44 | 9.566% | $44.3085 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.54 | 4.622% | $102.0483 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.96 | 4.402% | $256.7872 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.89 | 4.754% | $261.7698 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.59 | $1,277.1788 | $1,277.18 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.20 | |