| 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 | $225.29 | 10.196% | $248.2606 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.89 | 6.280% | $187.9987 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.52 | 9.643% | $14.8237 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.40 | 12.288% | $45.3644 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.71 | 8.495% | $136.3891 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.92 | 3.187% | $258.9168 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.41 | 8.684% | $212.3794 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.14 | $1,104.1327 | $1,104.13 | $1,104.10 | $1,104.20 | |