| 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 | $185.38 | 11.374% | $206.4651 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.67 | 11.780% | $250.0183 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.26 | 6.690% | $118.7033 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.65 | 5.634% | $221.4617 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.35 | 8.841% | $250.7152 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.55 | 6.416% | $180.4283 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.94 | 5.620% | $18.9482 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.80 | $1,246.7401 | $1,246.75 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.70 | |