| 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 | $229.58 | 8.705% | $249.5649 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.65 | 13.359% | $244.4587 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.49 | 9.531% | $223.9799 | $223.98 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.74 | 13.712% | $276.0245 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.97 | 8.414% | $250.4038 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.95 | 10.842% | $66.4498 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.29 | 10.465% | $220.1457 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.67 | $1,531.0273 | $1,531.02 | $1,531.00 | $1,531.00 | |