| 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 | $218.57 | 13.585% | $248.2627 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.88 | 3.653% | $128.4053 | $128.41 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.87 | 10.350% | $164.278 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.75 | 6.821% | $161.0327 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.99 | 11.850% | $137.5643 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 3.834% | $240.7599 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.55 | 10.778% | $40.4894 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.48 | $1,120.7923 | $1,120.79 | $1,120.80 | $1,120.90 | |