| 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 | $212.34 | 8.805% | $231.0365 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.60 | 9.186% | $151.3318 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.77 | 3.842% | $78.6811 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.78 | 5.426% | $228.5425 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.85 | 7.666% | $260.3902 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.78 | 6.465% | $63.6448 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.40 | 6.821% | $237.5699 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.52 | $1,251.1968 | $1,251.19 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.10 | |