| 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 | $219.72 | 12.639% | $247.4904 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.59 | 8.609% | $247.1832 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.73 | 10.419% | $262.4991 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.47 | 6.304% | $133.3796 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.28 | 11.707% | $116.4881 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.46 | 4.614% | $81.034 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.63 | 5.795% | $95.882 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.88 | $1,183.9564 | $1,183.95 | $1,184.05 | $1,184.00 | |