| 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 | $226.28 | 11.258% | $251.7546 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.39 | 4.392% | $154.9073 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.98 | 11.647% | $276.8622 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.88 | 12.630% | $196.9673 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.76 | 3.107% | $199.7801 | $199.78 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.33 | 4.668% | $54.7728 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.28 | 3.425% | $110.9543 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.90 | $1,245.9986 | $1,245.99 | $1,245.95 | $1,246.20 | |