| 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 | $218.66 | 13.777% | $248.7848 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.41 | 11.730% | $227.27 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.82 | 11.292% | $123.3338 | $123.33 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.87 | 3.347% | $224.1286 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.99 | 12.624% | $18.0086 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.74 | 6.636% | $242.8528 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.45 | 5.551% | $164.079 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.94 | $1,248.4576 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.50 | |