| 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 | $236.48 | 5.368% | $249.1742 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.84 | 3.602% | $51.6352 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.48 | 13.365% | $264.6846 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.29 | 4.129% | $134.6284 | $134.63 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.76 | 4.339% | $224.0784 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.61 | 8.676% | $141.9417 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.86 | 8.826% | $182.6753 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.32 | $1,248.8178 | $1,248.82 | $1,248.90 | $1,248.80 | |