| 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 | $237.77 | 4.849% | $249.2995 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.42 | 13.557% | $225.3198 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.50 | 13.789% | $270.2489 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.86 | 12.752% | $28.0301 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.84 | 3.499% | $119.8932 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.38 | 11.281% | $226.3233 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.44 | 10.200% | $21.4229 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.21 | $1,140.5377 | $1,140.53 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.40 | |