| 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 | $231.99 | 8.539% | $251.7996 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.46 | 9.647% | $213.2196 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.52 | 3.806% | $178.0481 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.82 | 10.249% | $230.222 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.41 | 6.589% | $149.6616 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.90 | 6.854% | $153.7629 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.94 | 7.676% | $48.3896 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.04 | $1,225.1034 | $1,225.10 | $1,225.05 | $1,225.10 | |