| 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 | $238.25 | 4.350% | $248.6139 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.83 | 11.809% | $224.546 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.68 | 8.745% | $253.0279 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.98 | 3.874% | $17.6378 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.25 | 11.639% | $177.7851 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.89 | 10.317% | $144.3939 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.28 | 11.650% | $178.9526 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.16 | $1,244.9572 | $1,244.96 | $1,245.00 | $1,244.90 | |