| 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 | $240.52 | 3.315% | $248.4932 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.61 | 5.871% | $148.8652 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.96 | 9.785% | $225.0153 | $225.02 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.78 | 11.549% | $63.3375 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.45 | 8.507% | $235.9485 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.54 | 9.317% | $180.9634 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.86 | 10.451% | $121.3415 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.72 | $1,223.9646 | $1,223.97 | $1,223.95 | $1,223.90 | |