| 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 | $227.36 | 12.526% | $255.8391 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.49 | 3.855% | $39.9738 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.69 | 9.545% | $252.7094 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.96 | 4.198% | $159.3813 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.56 | 12.184% | $83.6444 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.79 | 9.550% | $107.1289 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 13.862% | $212.5234 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.50 | $1,111.2003 | $1,111.19 | $1,111.20 | $1,111.10 | |