| 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 | $249.46 | 7.531% | $268.2468 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.67 | 9.591% | $216.6285 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.71 | 5.494% | $229.671 | $229.67 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.50 | 12.500% | $90.5625 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.99 | 9.453% | $107.253 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.36 | 3.688% | $9.7052 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.93 | 10.161% | $200.4159 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.62 | $1,122.4829 | $1,122.49 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.50 | |