| 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 | $229.95 | 8.713% | $249.9855 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.44 | 3.356% | $162.7237 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.42 | 4.713% | $246.5153 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.92 | 6.325% | $118.9989 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.50 | 10.356% | $124.1505 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.26 | 4.360% | $259.0841 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 5.674% | $195.3807 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.38 | $1,356.8387 | $1,356.84 | $1,356.85 | $1,356.90 | |