| 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 | $225.30 | 10.622% | $249.2314 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.53 | 12.481% | $253.6784 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.91 | 6.307% | $40.301 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.78 | 3.443% | $249.0701 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.83 | 8.138% | $168.5114 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 5.282% | $16.2555 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.94 | 8.837% | $96.7996 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.73 | $1,073.8474 | $1,073.85 | $1,073.85 | $1,073.90 | |