| 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 | $224.57 | 11.556% | $250.5213 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.28 | 11.398% | $118.3938 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.25 | 8.149% | $52.1819 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.93 | 3.465% | $188.2339 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.74 | 5.181% | $212.1921 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.60 | 10.729% | $163.436 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 13.326% | $270.8038 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.33 | $1,255.7628 | $1,255.75 | $1,255.80 | $1,255.70 | |