| 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 | $184.68 | 7.771% | $199.0315 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.98 | 9.719% | $104.2111 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.38 | 11.814% | $247.5338 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.80 | 12.706% | $86.5582 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.65 | 13.111% | $268.8083 | $268.81 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 13.531% | $280.0583 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.46 | 9.230% | $57.3021 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.63 | $1,243.5033 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.50 | |