| 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 | $201.31 | 11.500% | $224.4607 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.66 | 12.435% | $80.5709 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.82 | 13.756% | $62.361 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.63 | 4.330% | $157.1523 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.94 | 5.316% | $186.3461 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.88 | 9.453% | $252.7051 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.54 | 11.850% | $204.171 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.78 | $1,167.7671 | $1,167.77 | $1,167.70 | $1,167.90 | |