| 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 | $229.94 | 8.346% | $249.1308 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.33 | 13.108% | $209.6231 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.62 | 12.727% | $85.2442 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.26 | 13.358% | $203.2056 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.76 | 3.457% | $253.2214 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.69 | 13.647% | $253.0805 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.48 | 3.458% | $33.6032 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.08 | $1,287.1088 | $1,287.10 | $1,287.10 | $1,287.00 | |