| 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 | $205.97 | 10.393% | $227.3765 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.37 | 4.468% | $249.0204 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.40 | 3.793% | $258.8597 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.40 | 3.562% | $14.9129 | $14.91 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.32 | 7.750% | $12.1973 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.63 | 12.568% | $77.2554 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.91 | 4.224% | $121.8483 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.00 | $961.4705 | $961.48 | $961.45 | $961.50 | |