| 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 | $223.29 | 11.197% | $248.2918 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.53 | 8.596% | $140.6644 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.74 | 12.594% | $140.4498 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.69 | 6.779% | $258.0742 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.35 | 10.414% | $80.9887 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.50 | 7.356% | $261.4119 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.75 | 5.831% | $88.6335 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.85 | $1,218.5143 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | |