| 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 | $87.93 | 8.353% | $95.2748 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.84 | 8.519% | $173.4568 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.57 | 11.717% | $241.9455 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.86 | 12.539% | $241.8013 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.79 | 5.224% | $168.1374 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.51 | 4.603% | $100.9524 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.45 | 11.576% | $229.2329 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.95 | $1,250.8011 | $1,250.80 | $1,250.80 | $1,250.80 | |