| 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 | $231.51 | 8.307% | $250.7415 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.99 | 13.201% | $131.3018 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.70 | 9.397% | $244.7211 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.87 | 12.638% | $19.002 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.50 | 3.426% | $172.2043 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.35 | 13.105% | $23.0169 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.51 | 7.482% | $260.6546 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.43 | $1,101.6422 | $1,101.63 | $1,101.60 | $1,101.60 | |