| 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 | $231.78 | 7.500% | $249.1635 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.41 | 12.526% | $141.1189 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.86 | 11.186% | $73.2271 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.50 | 8.870% | $201.9539 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.97 | 7.715% | $25.8193 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.29 | 5.387% | $31.9217 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.75 | 11.324% | $251.3139 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.56 | $974.5183 | $974.51 | $974.45 | $974.50 | |