| 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 | $228.70 | 9.412% | $250.2252 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.55 | 12.470% | $110.8392 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.76 | 3.291% | $92.714 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.89 | 8.242% | $194.7165 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.25 | 6.642% | $181.558 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.79 | 3.612% | $191.4646 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.41 | 10.687% | $76.8278 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.35 | $1,098.3453 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.30 | |