| 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 | $224.67 | 10.738% | $248.7951 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.30 | 3.860% | $145.7156 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.65 | 12.511% | $80.6141 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.53 | 7.736% | $186.9543 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.30 | 4.776% | $216.1529 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.78 | 9.547% | $213.3756 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.25 | 9.151% | $156.3588 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.48 | $1,247.9664 | $1,247.97 | $1,247.95 | $1,248.10 | |