| 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 | $221.51 | 12.518% | $249.2386 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.52 | 7.826% | $86.8215 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.94 | 7.473% | $198.7606 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.76 | 12.692% | $10.9987 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.64 | 9.591% | $222.0752 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.58 | 5.356% | $198.6803 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.49 | 10.508% | $165.1984 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.44 | $1,131.7733 | $1,131.78 | $1,131.80 | $1,131.80 | |