| 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 | $228.92 | 8.781% | $249.0215 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.70 | 7.821% | $196.989 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.72 | 11.722% | $170.6218 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.72 | 12.416% | $133.4603 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.71 | 5.582% | $86.2711 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.26 | 3.537% | $222.8737 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.55 | 12.678% | $222.5954 | $222.60 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.58 | $1,281.8328 | $1,281.83 | $1,281.75 | $1,281.90 | |