| 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 | $98.57 | 9.786% | $108.2161 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.43 | 8.167% | $250.3309 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.90 | 11.507% | $158.2284 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.71 | 12.138% | $247.4998 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.76 | 13.662% | $272.516 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.60 | 5.326% | $101.7449 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.76 | 7.124% | $224.7033 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.73 | $1,363.2394 | $1,363.24 | $1,363.25 | $1,363.10 | |