| 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 | $220.92 | 12.725% | $249.0321 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.32 | 10.552% | $252.4123 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.58 | 11.623% | $185.9416 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.80 | 7.781% | $208.8796 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.51 | 5.382% | $37.4211 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.77 | 3.444% | $72.1729 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.57 | 10.298% | $209.0919 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.47 | $1,214.9515 | $1,214.94 | $1,214.95 | $1,214.90 | |