| 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 | $249.78 | 7.191% | $267.7417 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.41 | 11.175% | $50.4846 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.66 | 8.720% | $236.64 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.97 | 13.768% | $145.5889 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.59 | 4.834% | $98.1141 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.72 | 11.638% | $211.7996 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.99 | 13.844% | $187.8312 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.12 | $1,198.2001 | $1,198.19 | $1,198.25 | $1,198.10 | |