| 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 | $222.97 | 11.391% | $248.3685 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.47 | 6.583% | $81.504 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.90 | 13.539% | $231.506 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.63 | 10.418% | $79.0924 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.98 | 12.455% | $158.5391 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.99 | 10.154% | $176.2354 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.39 | 10.823% | $263.0827 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.33 | $1,238.3281 | $1,238.33 | $1,238.35 | $1,238.30 | |