| 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 | $218.93 | 13.263% | $247.9667 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.95 | 4.511% | $160.8947 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.98 | 9.697% | $114.0629 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.88 | 8.824% | $96.7228 | $96.72 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.29 | 6.717% | $252.1616 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.59 | 13.784% | $172.4852 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.78 | 8.630% | $237.6607 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.40 | $1,281.9546 | $1,281.95 | $1,281.90 | $1,282.10 | |