| 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 | $198.38 | 13.608% | $225.3756 | $225.38 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.32 | 3.580% | $250.9951 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.97 | 5.237% | $228.3327 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.87 | 12.483% | $54.9704 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.49 | 9.391% | $174.4677 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.92 | 3.162% | $20.5499 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.59 | 4.337% | $35.0468 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.54 | $989.7382 | $989.75 | $989.75 | $989.70 | |