| 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 | $218.85 | 13.568% | $248.5436 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.27 | 4.235% | $188.9468 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.62 | 10.234% | $191.3883 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.42 | 8.301% | $183.4836 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.81 | 12.257% | $226.5459 | $226.55 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.36 | 12.660% | $102.9262 | $102.93 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.93 | 8.720% | $259.7647 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.26 | $1,401.5991 | $1,401.60 | $1,401.65 | $1,401.50 | |