| 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 | $230.82 | 8.287% | $249.9481 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.53 | 8.652% | $160.2943 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.27 | 9.369% | $236.5323 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.99 | 11.804% | $135.2717 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.49 | 13.649% | $185.8048 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.85 | 9.758% | $7.5184 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.80 | 10.197% | $198.1342 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.75 | $1,173.5038 | $1,173.49 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.40 | |