| 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 | $219.97 | 13.539% | $249.7517 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.37 | 8.345% | $78.4093 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.32 | 5.762% | $252.052 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.90 | 11.138% | $19.8937 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.55 | 11.295% | $123.0366 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.77 | 8.551% | $78.9926 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.99 | 8.482% | $167.0514 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.87 | $969.1873 | $969.18 | $969.20 | $969.30 | |