| 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 | $220.41 | 12.738% | $248.4858 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 13.410% | $179.494 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.90 | 12.102% | $244.2703 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.27 | 5.518% | $8.7263 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.46 | 7.347% | $145.4122 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.98 | 6.368% | $242.4978 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.68 | 3.130% | $29.5777 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.97 | $1,098.4641 | $1,098.47 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.50 | |