| 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 | $223.53 | 11.163% | $248.4827 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.54 | 6.678% | $198.9971 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.51 | 6.572% | $258.4478 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.63 | 10.131% | $133.9523 | $133.95 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.97 | 10.126% | $182.7761 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.81 | 4.783% | $155.9276 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.29 | 13.648% | $81.0197 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.28 | $1,259.6033 | $1,259.61 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.60 | |