| 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 | $19.32 | 11.225% | $21.4887 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 13.380% | $254.5268 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.77 | 12.676% | $230.7266 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.55 | 10.850% | $159.1252 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.75 | 9.158% | $249.6989 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.53 | 6.253% | $149.3173 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.74 | 3.260% | $199.0233 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.15 | $1,263.9068 | $1,263.92 | $1,263.95 | $1,263.80 | |