| 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 | $228.75 | 12.455% | $257.2408 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.88 | 6.613% | $49.9802 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.51 | 12.466% | $223.2563 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.39 | 12.137% | $44.1708 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.39 | 7.616% | $253.3173 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.49 | 11.110% | $181.6537 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.47 | 4.854% | $192.3756 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.88 | $1,201.9947 | $1,202.00 | $1,202.00 | $1,202.10 | |