| 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 | $221.81 | 4.157% | $231.0306 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.83 | 12.747% | $32.505 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.41 | 7.270% | $85.1831 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 11.129% | $277.2669 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.36 | 11.123% | $61.5177 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.48 | 12.149% | $15.1177 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.57 | 9.327% | $138.3752 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.96 | $840.9962 | $841.01 | $841.00 | $841.00 | |