| 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 | $217.81 | 12.698% | $245.4675 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.94 | 9.586% | $199.3808 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.75 | 10.666% | $6.3633 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.44 | 12.855% | $137.0511 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 13.647% | $164.5836 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.53 | 5.587% | $246.5773 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.52 | 4.817% | $83.3505 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.81 | $1,082.7741 | $1,082.77 | $1,082.80 | $1,083.00 | |