| 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 | $219.46 | 12.766% | $247.4763 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.60 | 8.788% | $216.053 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 12.869% | $160.6803 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.79 | 7.279% | $53.4142 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.54 | 10.451% | $144.1827 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.99 | 4.820% | $247.3647 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.32 | 3.648% | $180.6792 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.06 | $1,249.8504 | $1,249.84 | $1,249.90 | $1,250.00 | |