| 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 | $219.75 | 12.870% | $248.0318 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.44 | 7.852% | $185.98 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.62 | 13.544% | $109.7062 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 8.814% | $37.8237 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.68 | 9.856% | $98.5189 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.48 | 5.430% | $177.6285 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.64 | 9.694% | $273.8401 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.37 | $1,131.5292 | $1,131.53 | $1,131.55 | $1,131.40 | |