| 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 | $223.48 | 11.452% | $249.0729 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.34 | 5.133% | $242.1634 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.85 | 8.528% | $11.7753 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.45 | 9.837% | $176.2335 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.74 | 11.359% | $87.6841 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.97 | 5.449% | $17.8947 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.63 | 7.767% | $17.9217 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.46 | $802.7456 | $802.73 | $802.75 | $802.80 | |