| 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 | $229.92 | 8.511% | $249.4885 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.51 | 13.621% | $126.6988 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.36 | 12.692% | $214.5205 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 8.121% | $43.9728 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.90 | 11.149% | $187.7307 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.45 | 12.214% | $167.7038 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.88 | 7.262% | $191.8703 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.69 | $1,181.9854 | $1,181.98 | $1,181.95 | $1,182.00 | |