| 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 | $208.28 | 7.672% | $224.2592 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 7.364% | $264.1047 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.28 | 13.479% | $170.5362 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.52 | 8.701% | $87.526 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.79 | 5.587% | $36.7337 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.73 | 8.118% | $201.8887 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 4.825% | $249.9971 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.08 | $1,235.0456 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.10 | $1,235.00 | |