| 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 | $236.68 | 6.252% | $251.4772 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.71 | 11.420% | $203.5755 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.84 | 12.149% | $88.4183 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.64 | 12.859% | $195.9684 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.60 | 12.678% | $24.3384 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.75 | 3.278% | $207.3306 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.83 | 10.343% | $272.3596 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.05 | $1,243.4680 | $1,243.48 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.50 | |