| 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 | $231.76 | 10.556% | $256.2246 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.39 | 9.538% | $215.1217 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.97 | 7.530% | $255.8891 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.96 | 8.833% | $107.7011 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.43 | 9.552% | $168.0856 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.71 | 10.743% | $24.0423 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.72 | 10.663% | $221.0161 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.94 | $1,248.0805 | $1,248.08 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.00 | |