| 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 | $229.56 | 8.578% | $249.2517 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.36 | 8.104% | $185.247 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.79 | 4.405% | $101.0536 | $101.05 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.87 | 9.738% | $247.8652 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.96 | 5.398% | $125.3815 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.99 | 13.205% | $233.191 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.86 | 7.285% | $224.0755 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.39 | $1,366.0655 | $1,366.07 | $1,366.10 | $1,366.20 | |