| 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 | $223.63 | 11.593% | $249.5554 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.77 | 11.760% | $108.1502 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.44 | 9.471% | $174.5406 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.78 | 5.810% | $201.8643 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.89 | 12.689% | $270.3296 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.37 | 6.203% | $146.9531 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.58 | 6.322% | $250.4734 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.46 | $1,401.8666 | $1,401.86 | $1,401.85 | $1,402.00 | |