| 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 | $221.68 | 10.507% | $244.9719 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.76 | 11.183% | $139.8237 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.31 | 6.389% | $105.6549 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.40 | 9.670% | $207.715 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 3.659% | $256.8048 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.74 | 7.135% | $160.4239 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.46 | 4.626% | $143.8189 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.09 | $1,259.2131 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.10 | $1,259.20 | |