| 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 | $227.70 | 7.528% | $244.8413 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.41 | 9.818% | $109.1701 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.96 | 10.821% | $145.1312 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.34 | 12.317% | $218.2769 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 12.317% | $278.8382 | $278.84 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.99 | 3.773% | $142.1586 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.38 | 4.862% | $166.0804 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.04 | $1,304.4967 | $1,304.50 | $1,304.55 | $1,304.50 | |