| 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 | $228.66 | 8.840% | $248.8735 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.98 | 3.362% | $83.7025 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.93 | 11.302% | $195.8136 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.32 | 13.676% | $175.4248 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.87 | 10.105% | $20.7768 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.73 | 12.843% | $262.6195 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.32 | 12.626% | $249.2639 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.81 | $1,236.4746 | $1,236.46 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.50 | |