| 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 | $229.42 | 11.212% | $255.1426 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.53 | 10.392% | $241.2396 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.63 | 6.465% | $218.924 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.75 | 9.378% | $214.1074 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.35 | 11.752% | $146.7863 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.92 | 6.707% | $130.0972 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.94 | 4.568% | $41.7645 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.54 | $1,248.0616 | $1,248.06 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.00 | |