| 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 | $216.88 | 11.850% | $242.5803 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.88 | 10.336% | $24.1415 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.60 | 7.815% | $18.9754 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.74 | 11.386% | $147.8538 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.65 | 9.670% | $235.4067 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.82 | 9.233% | $119.9597 | $119.96 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.36 | 7.382% | $158.2381 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.93 | $947.1555 | $947.16 | $947.20 | $947.20 | |