| 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 | $229.34 | 8.751% | $249.4095 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.81 | 7.527% | $254.6347 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.55 | 8.322% | $66.6722 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.93 | 11.535% | $157.1863 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.33 | 9.490% | $110.9462 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.82 | 12.521% | $256.3453 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.39 | 7.296% | $76.5986 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.17 | $1,171.7928 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.70 | |