| 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 | $230.43 | 9.229% | $251.6964 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.86 | 7.468% | $208.3375 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.68 | 4.751% | $137.9361 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.83 | 13.522% | $171.2252 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.52 | 5.706% | $12.1773 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.73 | 11.741% | $55.5688 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.36 | 9.635% | $80.4282 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.41 | $917.3695 | $917.39 | $917.45 | $917.30 | |