| 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 | $224.44 | 11.626% | $250.5334 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.95 | 12.818% | $169.1706 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.72 | 7.650% | $61.0591 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.34 | 9.737% | $44.2679 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.93 | 13.761% | $251.3322 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.65 | 13.816% | $72.4439 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.63 | 8.601% | $265.6706 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.66 | $1,114.4777 | $1,114.47 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.50 | |