| 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 | $214.87 | 13.789% | $244.4984 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.87 | 11.800% | $250.2867 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.67 | 9.738% | $199.361 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.94 | 8.392% | $174.4461 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.36 | 13.553% | $130.9947 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.85 | 13.595% | $100.9292 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.42 | 8.764% | $55.9264 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.98 | $1,156.4425 | $1,156.45 | $1,156.50 | $1,156.40 | |