| 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 | $224.72 | 10.825% | $249.0459 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.32 | 7.714% | $236.2383 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.53 | 8.641% | $94.0071 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.77 | 12.193% | $18.8148 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.42 | 6.720% | $13.2546 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.93 | 5.450% | $88.5042 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.57 | 4.284% | $171.6202 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.26 | $871.4851 | $871.48 | $871.45 | $871.40 | |