| 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 | $235.30 | 6.229% | $249.9568 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.66 | 3.487% | $225.2498 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.76 | 6.687% | $95.7623 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.96 | 6.174% | $60.4767 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.37 | 12.869% | $188.9088 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.59 | 8.427% | $90.6341 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.60 | 7.503% | $267.2525 | $267.25 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.24 | $1,178.2410 | $1,178.24 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.30 | |