| 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 | $225.52 | 11.290% | $250.9812 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.57 | 12.571% | $22.0301 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.72 | 10.171% | $261.8985 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.75 | 10.257% | $216.9306 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 12.507% | $52.3608 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.80 | 3.105% | $118.3645 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.34 | 7.697% | $220.068 | $220.07 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.24 | $1,142.6337 | $1,142.63 | $1,142.65 | $1,142.70 | |