| 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 | $224.52 | 11.344% | $249.9895 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.74 | 6.554% | $213.8965 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 9.377% | $86.1781 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.43 | 7.767% | $120.0848 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.83 | 13.531% | $136.0442 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.28 | 10.797% | $242.9557 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.73 | 4.739% | $241.6643 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.32 | $1,290.8131 | $1,290.81 | $1,290.85 | $1,290.90 | |