| 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 | $228.96 | 8.869% | $249.2665 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.28 | 12.673% | $233.5486 | $233.55 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.71 | 5.856% | $86.4949 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.90 | 13.317% | $25.9496 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.30 | 9.553% | $217.2436 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.30 | 12.717% | $19.5 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.33 | 5.403% | $131.0475 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.78 | $963.0507 | $963.05 | $963.05 | $962.90 | |