| 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 | $233.75 | 6.516% | $248.9812 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.71 | 8.276% | $190.2518 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.32 | 9.761% | $253.8991 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.61 | 12.342% | $268.0592 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.87 | 7.364% | $17.0387 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.44 | 11.607% | $180.1783 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.87 | 7.528% | $23.5164 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.57 | $1,181.9247 | $1,181.93 | $1,181.95 | $1,182.00 | |