| 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 | $189.58 | 9.454% | $207.5029 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 12.589% | $248.4501 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.74 | 8.427% | $245.8474 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.82 | 3.762% | $116.0267 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.60 | 12.865% | $246.7229 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.62 | 13.123% | $102.5121 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.66 | 8.430% | $264.2005 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.69 | $1,431.2626 | $1,431.26 | $1,431.25 | $1,431.20 | |