| 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 | $215.99 | 12.517% | $243.0255 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.89 | 5.258% | $226.1889 | $226.19 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.50 | 6.637% | $264.9929 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.98 | 12.212% | $168.2956 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 10.751% | $81.7453 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.39 | 3.168% | $230.467 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.34 | 8.247% | $59.9039 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.90 | $1,274.6191 | $1,274.63 | $1,274.65 | $1,274.60 | |