| 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 | $246.97 | 13.447% | $280.1801 | $280.18 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.55 | 12.287% | $98.3073 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.79 | 3.428% | $17.3656 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.49 | 11.786% | $250.9484 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.47 | 11.358% | $214.3307 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.70 | 9.264% | $225.8487 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.43 | 11.784% | $131.268 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.40 | $1,218.2488 | $1,218.26 | $1,218.25 | $1,218.20 | |