| 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 | $225.36 | 10.474% | $248.9642 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.50 | 9.345% | $217.0498 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.25 | 4.249% | $244.2033 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.94 | 7.762% | $36.5744 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.39 | 7.273% | $19.7275 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.61 | 12.600% | $175.2169 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.66 | 11.866% | $188.6732 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.71 | $1,130.4093 | $1,130.40 | $1,130.35 | $1,130.40 | |