| 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 | $229.47 | 9.453% | $251.1618 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.27 | 4.687% | $259.9064 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.83 | 9.689% | $158.8626 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.37 | 5.370% | $258.5464 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.67 | 8.327% | $88.4707 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.45 | 9.544% | $240.3943 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.72 | 5.849% | $148.9507 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.78 | $1,406.2929 | $1,406.29 | $1,406.25 | $1,406.40 | |