| 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 | $224.48 | 11.257% | $249.7497 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.40 | 10.579% | $115.4445 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.97 | 9.513% | $146.7146 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.35 | 6.462% | $122.8039 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.58 | 6.561% | $102.9166 | $102.92 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.55 | 3.455% | $12.9836 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.46 | 12.500% | $149.0175 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.79 | $899.6304 | $899.62 | $899.60 | $899.50 | |