| 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 | $233.39 | 6.703% | $249.0341 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.54 | 11.242% | $224.1971 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.34 | 5.234% | $42.4514 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.48 | 9.812% | $143.2827 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.33 | 7.558% | $206.8663 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.60 | 6.278% | $116.4807 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.83 | 7.566% | $268.7321 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.51 | $1,251.0444 | $1,251.04 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.10 | |