| 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 | $218.92 | 13.456% | $248.3779 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.48 | 3.136% | $124.2583 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.84 | 12.690% | $249.9915 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.70 | 13.772% | $279.5378 | $279.54 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.86 | 10.365% | $37.3696 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.27 | 6.617% | $61.0596 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.87 | 7.577% | $242.9842 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.94 | $1,243.5789 | $1,243.58 | $1,243.60 | $1,243.70 | |