| 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 | $200.55 | 11.746% | $224.1066 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 10.587% | $135.3585 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.56 | 6.443% | $47.431 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.60 | 11.642% | $92.2163 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.40 | 12.579% | $280.772 | $280.77 | $280.75 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.31 | 6.470% | $188.782 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.87 | 11.764% | $187.6182 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.69 | $1,156.2846 | $1,156.29 | $1,156.25 | $1,156.30 | |