| 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 | $223.66 | 11.539% | $249.4681 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.65 | 7.425% | $15.7378 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.62 | 6.579% | $31.5687 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.70 | 12.614% | $110.0239 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.99 | 4.478% | $14.6165 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.95 | 8.531% | $81.344 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.82 | 6.589% | $92.5406 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.39 | $595.2996 | $595.30 | $595.25 | $595.20 | |