| 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 | $219.75 | 12.515% | $247.2517 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.74 | 10.136% | $184.7421 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.55 | 8.148% | $149.8391 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.87 | 5.699% | $36.8572 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.47 | 7.624% | $19.8782 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.78 | 9.860% | $6.3499 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.85 | 13.450% | $205.1743 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.01 | $850.0925 | $850.09 | $850.10 | $850.10 | |