| 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 | $221.28 | 12.856% | $249.7278 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.43 | 9.707% | $127.7319 | $127.73 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.94 | 6.528% | $79.8321 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.45 | 7.266% | $19.7906 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.39 | 6.713% | $8.9532 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.30 | 9.549% | $5.8061 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.65 | 11.562% | $81.0498 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.44 | $572.8915 | $572.89 | $572.95 | $572.80 | |