| 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 | $219.79 | 13.487% | $249.4331 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.59 | 6.487% | $210.4077 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.92 | 3.626% | $31.0049 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.45 | 5.786% | $170.7915 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.86 | 8.722% | $260.7806 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.40 | 6.125% | $258.3083 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.28 | 8.348% | $137.9053 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.29 | $1,318.6314 | $1,318.63 | $1,318.65 | $1,318.60 | |