| 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 | $223.98 | 12.174% | $251.2473 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.89 | 4.549% | $168.2089 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 4.329% | $208.1885 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.90 | 3.450% | $103.3466 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 6.220% | $261.0569 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.73 | 9.138% | $68.4623 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.47 | 7.609% | $188.8215 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.29 | $1,249.3320 | $1,249.34 | $1,249.30 | $1,249.30 | |