| 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 | $227.94 | 9.369% | $249.2957 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.69 | 3.506% | $199.4457 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.71 | 12.490% | $122.2879 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.41 | 11.414% | $86.2456 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.56 | 3.285% | $60.4837 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.32 | 5.751% | $183.2876 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.87 | 10.435% | $196.4307 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.50 | $1,097.4769 | $1,097.49 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.40 | |