| 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 | $216.47 | 13.188% | $245.0181 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.26 | 11.224% | $180.4721 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.35 | 5.284% | $258.3143 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.34 | 6.157% | $8.8535 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.74 | 9.137% | $123.0411 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.84 | 11.250% | $272.3845 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.61 | 8.721% | $60.4597 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.61 | $1,148.5433 | $1,148.53 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.60 | |