| 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 | $221.50 | 13.452% | $251.2962 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.48 | 10.470% | $145.246 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.41 | 12.121% | $39.702 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.40 | 5.259% | $208.8339 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.39 | 8.221% | $162.7536 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.30 | 12.692% | $262.9104 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.64 | 8.117% | $179.085 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.12 | $1,249.8271 | $1,249.83 | $1,249.85 | $1,249.80 | |