| 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 | $211.62 | 5.619% | $223.5109 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.87 | 4.311% | $171.9775 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.59 | 11.646% | $160.3125 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.90 | 8.373% | $121.2694 | $121.27 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.82 | 6.277% | $79.5165 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.35 | 3.153% | $253.0859 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.38 | 6.260% | $240.5514 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.53 | $1,250.2241 | $1,250.23 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.30 | |