| 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 | $249.66 | 8.469% | $270.8037 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.45 | 8.709% | $230.9523 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.58 | 9.839% | $254.3652 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.82 | 12.679% | $225.1552 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.39 | 13.647% | $83.4055 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.97 | 4.288% | $23.955 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.94 | 3.450% | $51.6629 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.81 | $1,140.2998 | $1,140.31 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.50 | |