| 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 | $223.42 | 11.507% | $249.1289 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.45 | 13.271% | $177.2125 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.48 | 12.272% | $21.8706 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.72 | 3.858% | $83.8342 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.36 | 3.247% | $149.0474 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.86 | 7.679% | $11.6939 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.93 | 6.324% | $266.7988 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.22 | $959.5863 | $959.58 | $959.60 | $959.50 | |