| 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 | $199.76 | 9.766% | $219.2686 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.67 | 13.629% | $260.9717 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.78 | 9.824% | $177.6733 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.38 | 10.849% | $121.2466 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.62 | 6.709% | $110.5719 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.76 | 10.656% | $246.4973 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.25 | 7.244% | $102.1499 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.22 | $1,238.3793 | $1,238.38 | $1,238.30 | $1,238.40 | |