| 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 | $219.73 | 12.526% | $247.2534 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.79 | 3.138% | $206.0594 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.68 | 6.165% | $174.8325 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.82 | 12.702% | $117.0072 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.74 | 12.725% | $230.7932 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.80 | 13.583% | $84.9601 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.85 | 9.543% | $177.2953 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.41 | $1,238.2011 | $1,238.20 | $1,238.20 | $1,238.30 | |