| 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 | $224.96 | 11.389% | $250.5807 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.63 | 13.312% | $75.4998 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 4.125% | $74.6472 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.98 | 8.791% | $248.0217 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 12.676% | $199.8872 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.82 | 7.727% | $152.7784 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.92 | 13.211% | $227.4635 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.40 | $1,228.8785 | $1,228.88 | $1,228.90 | $1,228.90 | |