| 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 | $224.84 | 10.734% | $248.9743 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.52 | 7.669% | $102.8454 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.51 | 12.806% | $45.6977 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.51 | 7.815% | $177.3665 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.97 | 11.745% | $50.2517 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.37 | 7.126% | $196.4369 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.87 | 13.840% | $257.1304 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.59 | $1,078.7029 | $1,078.71 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.70 | |