| 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 | $224.45 | 8.242% | $242.9492 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.89 | 13.846% | $267.4129 | $267.41 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.99 | 8.292% | $246.8949 | $246.89 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.80 | 4.286% | $249.035 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.51 | 10.865% | $30.499 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.54 | 12.748% | $6.2462 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 8.670% | $248.311 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.68 | $1,291.3482 | $1,291.35 | $1,291.35 | $1,291.20 | |