| 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 | $228.29 | 10.550% | $252.3746 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.79 | 12.197% | $22.2038 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.42 | 8.592% | $207.8668 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.31 | 4.204% | $30.5422 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.64 | 13.871% | $127.1256 | $127.13 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.79 | 8.359% | $237.0787 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.45 | 7.323% | $172.1998 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.69 | $1,049.3915 | $1,049.39 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.40 | |