| 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 | $226.58 | 10.314% | $249.9495 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.75 | 6.592% | $148.9623 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.40 | 10.283% | $251.8864 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.43 | 13.567% | $156.0751 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.76 | 8.522% | $258.0219 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.73 | 12.288% | $89.5272 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.75 | 11.393% | $156.7856 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.40 | $1,311.2080 | $1,311.22 | $1,311.25 | $1,311.20 | |