| 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 | $229.87 | 8.687% | $249.8388 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.82 | 5.655% | $221.6853 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.89 | 10.289% | $12.0105 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.39 | 13.441% | $201.233 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.26 | 3.157% | $23.9943 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.89 | 8.873% | $30.3647 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.38 | 6.824% | $131.7995 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.50 | $870.9261 | $870.92 | $870.95 | $870.90 | |