| 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 | $227.73 | 8.681% | $247.4992 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.25 | 6.348% | $209.7714 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.25 | 9.542% | $117.4838 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.94 | 12.607% | $187.9861 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.42 | 13.608% | $269.7281 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.81 | 10.675% | $104.931 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.74 | 13.751% | $155.5431 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.14 | $1,292.9427 | $1,292.94 | $1,293.00 | $1,292.90 | |