| 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 | $231.50 | 7.677% | $249.2723 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.76 | 3.171% | $202.9993 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.93 | 11.199% | $185.6245 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.77 | 12.736% | $11.0143 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 5.171% | $36.7152 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.76 | 12.818% | $163.3153 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.37 | 7.639% | $42.3775 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.00 | $891.3184 | $891.32 | $891.25 | $891.30 | |