| 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 | $231.78 | 7.545% | $249.2678 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.56 | 9.841% | $184.0496 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.54 | 10.330% | $46.9344 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.99 | 12.136% | $278.0861 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.98 | 6.388% | $146.7942 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.64 | 5.488% | $174.7303 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.49 | 7.732% | $8.0691 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.98 | $1,087.9315 | $1,087.93 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.90 | |