| 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 | $226.72 | 13.114% | $256.4521 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.77 | 3.234% | $165.9693 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.45 | 3.803% | $118.8025 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.26 | 7.147% | $223.1443 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.57 | 4.738% | $20.4972 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.49 | 11.375% | $211.0445 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 3.432% | $252.8188 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.69 | $1,248.7287 | $1,248.72 | $1,248.70 | $1,248.70 | |