| 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 | $224.97 | 9.427% | $246.1779 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 7.818% | $154.4493 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.33 | 7.623% | $152.1036 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.41 | 13.599% | $127.6966 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.62 | 12.272% | $18.6596 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.55 | 8.498% | $240.3773 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.96 | 11.271% | $50.0274 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.09 | $989.4917 | $989.50 | $989.55 | $989.50 | |