| 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 | $225.68 | 12.369% | $253.5944 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.49 | 9.706% | $76.2347 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.28 | 10.395% | $79.7935 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.86 | 9.727% | $217.1058 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.74 | 9.667% | $76.4818 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.86 | 3.588% | $227.7486 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.57 | 8.574% | $200.395 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.48 | $1,131.3538 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.40 | $1,131.30 | |