| 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 | $220.91 | 12.844% | $249.2837 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.93 | 11.654% | $49.0496 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.36 | 8.361% | $222.5301 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.27 | 6.651% | $19.4851 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.70 | 10.347% | $249.0532 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.55 | 5.673% | $23.8293 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.61 | 7.785% | $173.1135 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.33 | $986.3445 | $986.34 | $986.40 | $986.30 | |