| 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 | $222.62 | 13.417% | $252.4889 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.28 | 10.352% | $86.3835 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.61 | 9.860% | $189.6293 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.99 | 11.750% | $240.2513 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.37 | 9.785% | $252.9117 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.58 | 13.226% | $249.7539 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.60 | 11.508% | $177.9668 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.05 | $1,449.3854 | $1,449.38 | $1,449.40 | $1,449.50 | |