| 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 | $221.42 | 12.787% | $249.733 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.76 | 6.233% | $80.4821 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.63 | 5.865% | $154.1712 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.74 | 10.104% | $45.9574 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.54 | 5.162% | $228.7694 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.76 | 10.576% | $43.965 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.46 | 4.515% | $136.3503 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.31 | $939.4284 | $939.43 | $939.40 | $939.60 | |