| 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 | $131.94 | 12.543% | $148.4892 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.41 | 5.170% | $205.5127 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.97 | 6.669% | $255.9736 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.74 | 7.618% | $230.0227 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.58 | 9.720% | $270.5476 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.71 | 11.781% | $26.5033 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.99 | 9.386% | $185.9453 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.34 | $1,322.9944 | $1,322.99 | $1,322.95 | $1,322.90 | |