| 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 | $229.76 | 8.705% | $249.7606 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.36 | 4.586% | $70.4491 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.30 | 8.722% | $172.1069 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.38 | 3.237% | $252.2906 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.51 | 5.814% | $11.1211 | $11.12 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.89 | 8.576% | $201.8319 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.27 | 6.213% | $263.695 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.47 | $1,221.2552 | $1,221.26 | $1,221.25 | $1,221.20 | |