| 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 | $229.75 | 8.600% | $249.5085 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.90 | 13.348% | $212.9809 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.59 | 5.341% | $166.0069 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.36 | 11.279% | $167.3191 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.68 | 7.185% | $175.4404 | $175.44 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.39 | 10.199% | $123.8527 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.45 | 6.190% | $151.2677 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.12 | $1,246.3762 | $1,246.38 | $1,246.35 | $1,246.40 | |