| 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 | $221.99 | 12.707% | $250.1983 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.61 | 10.736% | $269.764 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.79 | 9.141% | $240.9724 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.70 | 8.622% | $242.9874 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.90 | 13.606% | $158.9348 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.71 | 6.147% | $63.3804 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.75 | 12.572% | $49.2503 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.45 | $1,275.4876 | $1,275.48 | $1,275.50 | $1,275.60 | |