| 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 | $228.38 | 9.663% | $250.4484 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.77 | 7.649% | $215.0504 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.42 | 10.470% | $92.1541 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.58 | 11.772% | $227.5454 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.34 | 6.718% | $245.8142 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.29 | 12.766% | $87.1568 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.59 | 11.709% | $79.9725 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.37 | $1,198.1418 | $1,198.14 | $1,198.10 | $1,198.20 | |