| 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 | $223.40 | 11.478% | $249.0419 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.81 | 5.247% | $180.8249 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.73 | 7.411% | $257.4964 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.62 | 7.257% | $128.3008 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.38 | 7.243% | $213.8211 | $213.82 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.75 | 12.283% | $23.2987 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.84 | 11.232% | $195.5903 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.53 | $1,248.3741 | $1,248.37 | $1,248.35 | $1,248.30 | |