| 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 | $249.51 | 8.262% | $270.1245 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.33 | 12.864% | $224.9718 | $224.97 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.39 | 7.217% | $71.1814 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.28 | 6.527% | $221.8744 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.64 | 13.516% | $22.2945 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.40 | 6.399% | $238.7594 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.98 | 10.557% | $162.4967 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.53 | $1,211.7027 | $1,211.69 | $1,211.65 | $1,211.80 | |