| 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 | $233.37 | 6.716% | $249.0431 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.86 | 9.128% | $151.5351 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.47 | 8.753% | $219.1047 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.75 | 5.457% | $42.9737 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.73 | 9.190% | $272.6802 | $272.68 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.41 | 9.638% | $15.7988 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.57 | 6.132% | $242.5859 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.16 | $1,193.7215 | $1,193.72 | $1,193.75 | $1,193.70 | |