| 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 | $218.72 | 11.545% | $243.9712 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.26 | 9.485% | $16.7074 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.99 | 7.559% | $148.4207 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.28 | 4.192% | $22.1721 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.33 | 4.685% | $160.5135 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.42 | 11.605% | $256.0442 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.72 | 12.695% | $99.983 | $99.98 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.72 | $947.8121 | $947.80 | $947.75 | $947.80 | |