| 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 | $219.78 | 13.282% | $248.9712 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.85 | 4.690% | $49.0473 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.41 | 13.864% | $269.1859 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.33 | 8.471% | $102.3207 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.26 | 13.611% | $67.3259 | $67.33 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.48 | 7.691% | $191.13 | $191.13 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.98 | 6.193% | $30.7747 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.09 | $958.7557 | $958.76 | $958.75 | $958.70 | |