| 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 | $225.39 | 12.768% | $254.1678 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.57 | 10.629% | $91.3464 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.86 | 5.351% | $204.2334 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.91 | 8.435% | $143.0366 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.85 | 8.253% | $263.9749 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.94 | 8.219% | $127.6335 | $127.63 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.40 | 13.483% | $163.8695 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.92 | $1,248.2621 | $1,248.26 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.20 | |