| 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 | $225.80 | 12.267% | $253.4989 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.40 | 4.210% | $35.8482 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.80 | 6.592% | $191.6524 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.66 | 13.819% | $38.3115 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.34 | 11.667% | $181.2802 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.79 | 8.750% | $233.5841 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 4.447% | $250.9861 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.09 | $1,185.1614 | $1,185.16 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.20 | |