| 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 | $230.83 | 7.109% | $247.2397 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.42 | 11.432% | $94.0709 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.31 | 10.468% | $217.9644 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.44 | 9.381% | $54.078 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.45 | 13.754% | $247.3581 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.94 | 7.683% | $74.2367 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.57 | 13.395% | $214.9629 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.96 | $1,149.9107 | $1,149.91 | $1,149.90 | $1,150.00 | |