| 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 | $203.52 | 8.661% | $221.1469 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.26 | 5.705% | $244.4534 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.68 | 9.535% | $273.487 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.34 | 5.734% | $86.004 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.75 | 13.451% | $260.6537 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.48 | 6.788% | $172.4413 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.31 | 6.823% | $99.6765 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.34 | $1,357.8628 | $1,357.86 | $1,357.90 | $1,357.90 | |