| 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 | $222.99 | 9.755% | $244.7427 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.41 | 8.666% | $158.0112 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.58 | 5.624% | $148.4862 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.45 | 11.235% | $82.8145 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.96 | 3.458% | $15.4773 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.39 | 8.728% | $48.2644 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.79 | 12.292% | $252.4212 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.57 | $950.2175 | $950.21 | $950.20 | $950.20 | |