| 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 | $220.35 | 11.717% | $246.1684 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.93 | 5.499% | $219.3641 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.50 | 12.168% | $226.0185 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.25 | 4.536% | $39.985 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.33 | 8.564% | $82.8669 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.28 | 12.149% | $27.2298 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.50 | 10.873% | $115.8623 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.14 | $957.4950 | $957.50 | $957.45 | $957.60 | |