| 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 | $230.27 | 8.238% | $249.2396 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.44 | 6.814% | $158.5547 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.58 | 12.646% | $108.7935 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.60 | 13.535% | $228.8866 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.48 | 6.790% | $143.6112 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.61 | 6.807% | $48.7147 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.79 | 12.439% | $222.3931 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.77 | $1,160.1934 | $1,160.18 | $1,160.20 | $1,160.20 | |