| 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 | $220.44 | 11.750% | $246.3417 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 11.484% | $18.6959 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.79 | 3.445% | $49.4364 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.60 | 13.336% | $97.0156 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.38 | 11.727% | $97.6271 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.37 | 3.525% | $226.0675 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.64 | 12.228% | $250.9867 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.99 | $986.1709 | $986.19 | $986.20 | $986.10 | |