| 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 | $224.57 | 12.383% | $252.3785 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.44 | 12.364% | $26.3381 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.40 | 7.230% | $158.057 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.83 | 6.683% | $31.8235 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.96 | 7.204% | $200.4286 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.94 | 11.853% | $183.3718 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.49 | 12.854% | $134.8492 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.63 | $987.2467 | $987.25 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |