| 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 | $221.84 | 12.774% | $250.1778 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.57 | 7.624% | $201.8703 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.91 | 7.520% | $113.8744 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.42 | 8.674% | $108.0437 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.98 | 9.724% | $179.9254 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.53 | 3.349% | $71.8586 | $71.86 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.72 | 10.590% | $252.9414 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.97 | $1,178.6916 | $1,178.69 | $1,178.70 | $1,178.70 | |