| 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 | $226.47 | 12.245% | $254.2013 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.28 | 3.255% | $250.1662 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 10.753% | $219.2688 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.27 | 13.446% | $43.4158 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.61 | 8.275% | $51.5497 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.77 | 7.139% | $54.3945 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.33 | 8.150% | $91.2029 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.71 | $964.1992 | $964.20 | $964.15 | $964.20 | |