| 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 | $141.88 | 5.198% | $149.2549 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.86 | 13.136% | $246.4781 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.77 | 13.336% | $58.674 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.96 | 4.644% | $244.8251 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.79 | 7.673% | $224.8105 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 8.109% | $270.013 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.85 | 7.735% | $59.0926 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.87 | $1,253.1482 | $1,253.14 | $1,253.15 | $1,253.20 | |