| 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 | $223.70 | 11.853% | $250.2152 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.69 | 4.445% | $208.5662 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.48 | 5.739% | $195.0673 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.83 | 10.766% | $87.3168 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.92 | 8.873% | $51.0832 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.47 | 13.530% | $259.382 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.45 | 7.841% | $209.6968 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.54 | $1,261.3275 | $1,261.34 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.40 | |