| 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 | $221.82 | 12.238% | $248.9663 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.52 | 7.839% | $184.9655 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.97 | 3.855% | $99.6696 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.52 | 6.793% | $156.4731 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.71 | 8.389% | $198.0375 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.94 | 9.226% | $33.7945 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.30 | 4.610% | $163.5054 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.78 | $1,085.4119 | $1,085.42 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.50 | |