| 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 | $216.91 | 12.245% | $243.4706 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.47 | 4.577% | $251.4763 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.59 | 13.716% | $283.8238 | $283.82 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.95 | 6.616% | $222.7741 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.94 | 13.132% | $226.1961 | $226.20 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.36 | 8.669% | $172.0882 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.86 | 12.758% | $250.1649 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,496.08 | $1,649.9940 | $1,649.99 | $1,649.95 | $1,650.10 | |