| 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 | $224.31 | 10.779% | $248.4884 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.71 | 8.850% | $61.7288 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.95 | 10.613% | $171.3948 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.57 | 12.489% | $281.8637 | $281.86 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.44 | 12.387% | $75.7938 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.71 | 13.849% | $170.4433 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.86 | 13.560% | $251.9442 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.55 | $1,261.6570 | $1,261.64 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.60 | |