| 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 | $217.70 | 5.767% | $230.2548 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.63 | 4.430% | $261.7329 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.68 | 12.548% | $81.7999 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.68 | 7.285% | $26.4779 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.30 | 11.557% | $15.9527 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.91 | 3.317% | $252.0005 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.53 | 7.774% | $231.2076 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.43 | $1,099.4263 | $1,099.42 | $1,099.45 | $1,099.50 | |