| 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 | $219.29 | 12.811% | $247.3832 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.58 | 12.844% | $27.7371 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.31 | 9.225% | $30.9216 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.44 | 6.116% | $21.6901 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.87 | 13.386% | $217.5537 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.61 | 6.210% | $107.92 | $107.92 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.41 | 3.289% | $239.0211 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.51 | $892.2268 | $892.22 | $892.20 | $892.20 | |