| 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 | $224.94 | 10.479% | $248.5115 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.39 | 9.207% | $214.4716 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.63 | 5.328% | $192.3605 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.42 | 13.538% | $89.0365 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.63 | 4.117% | $179.7372 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.76 | 4.299% | $125.9515 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.79 | 3.697% | $184.3629 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.56 | $1,234.4317 | $1,234.43 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.50 | |