| 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 | $221.97 | 12.337% | $249.3544 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.38 | 8.622% | $185.0702 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.34 | 6.278% | $90.6976 | $90.70 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.62 | 8.375% | $94.9582 | $94.96 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.96 | 10.606% | $253.2435 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.35 | 12.302% | $49.8059 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.65 | 11.279% | $138.7093 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.27 | $1,061.8391 | $1,061.84 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.90 | |