| 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 | $226.40 | 12.259% | $254.1544 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.33 | 13.666% | $114.0411 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.37 | 5.358% | $260.6241 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.40 | 3.544% | $16.9812 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.47 | 8.827% | $41.8657 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.30 | 12.219% | $160.8098 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.88 | 3.267% | $167.1686 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.15 | $1,015.6449 | $1,015.64 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.70 | |