| 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 | $200.31 | 8.805% | $217.9473 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.89 | 12.700% | $221.895 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.63 | 13.558% | $141.5273 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.76 | 11.318% | $247.972 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.91 | 13.782% | $201.2917 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.96 | 6.161% | $143.2749 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 3.511% | $79.4861 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.25 | $1,253.3943 | $1,253.40 | $1,253.40 | $1,253.40 | |