| 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 | $99.28 | 9.215% | $108.4287 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.27 | 13.430% | $236.2407 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.81 | 11.421% | $210.374 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.77 | 12.156% | $152.2742 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.44 | 5.476% | $181.8828 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.33 | 5.427% | $228.0702 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.99 | 9.580% | $132.5808 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.89 | $1,249.8514 | $1,249.84 | $1,249.85 | $1,249.90 | |