| 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 | $207.83 | 9.819% | $228.2368 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.29 | 5.781% | $245.7187 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.31 | 9.556% | $162.4825 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.33 | 8.479% | $257.4532 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.29 | 5.812% | $251.0813 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.83 | 6.226% | $232.4544 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.81 | 11.525% | $49.9744 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,326.69 | $1,427.4013 | $1,427.39 | $1,427.40 | $1,427.50 | |