| 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 | $244.58 | 3.235% | $252.4922 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.91 | 3.472% | $183.0523 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.59 | 6.518% | $155.0796 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.48 | 9.258% | $89.0234 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.90 | 10.648% | $251.0603 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.31 | 9.759% | $195.7113 | $195.71 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.87 | 12.750% | $19.0209 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.64 | $1,145.4400 | $1,145.43 | $1,145.40 | $1,145.50 | |