| 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 | $226.59 | 13.601% | $257.4085 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.44 | 5.562% | $199.9767 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.30 | 12.824% | $245.1666 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.42 | 13.418% | $201.2262 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.84 | 3.429% | $253.2356 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.91 | 4.738% | $76.3645 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.48 | 3.529% | $16.0263 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.98 | $1,249.4044 | $1,249.42 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.40 | |