| 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 | $227.85 | 9.836% | $250.2613 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.60 | 13.103% | $247.2432 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.67 | 5.437% | $52.3706 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.71 | 13.321% | $263.7093 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.65 | 4.837% | $30.0358 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.80 | 7.722% | $31.0239 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 12.574% | $40.1326 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.93 | $914.7767 | $914.77 | $914.75 | $914.70 | |