| 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 | $229.64 | 8.866% | $249.9999 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.90 | 12.645% | $263.4767 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.58 | 11.806% | $161.6491 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.32 | 11.281% | $71.5759 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.50 | 8.118% | $167.0423 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 8.176% | $255.8146 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.26 | 5.644% | $216.8449 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.68 | $1,386.4034 | $1,386.40 | $1,386.45 | $1,386.30 | |