| 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 | $222.49 | 12.384% | $250.0432 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.78 | 5.646% | $178.3093 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.85 | 5.347% | $87.28 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.93 | 12.337% | $78.5573 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.88 | 13.439% | $147.3346 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.33 | 12.598% | $47.6627 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.74 | 12.704% | $6.4692 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.00 | $795.6563 | $795.65 | $795.65 | $795.70 | |