| 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 | $220.81 | 12.828% | $249.1355 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.27 | 6.322% | $249.0805 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.74 | 8.490% | $249.2449 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 6.142% | $244.6892 | $244.69 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.32 | 4.598% | $171.8754 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.41 | 10.265% | $91.972 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.93 | 5.695% | $165.8672 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,320.01 | $1,421.8647 | $1,421.87 | $1,421.90 | $1,421.90 | |