| 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 | $229.89 | 8.445% | $249.3042 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 7.302% | $164.1184 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.86 | 3.871% | $106.8417 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.43 | 9.402% | $189.7359 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.37 | 11.847% | $246.4772 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.60 | 5.138% | $175.1599 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.38 | 12.511% | $118.5641 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.48 | $1,250.2014 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.20 | |