| 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 | $214.94 | 7.545% | $231.1572 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.74 | 12.579% | $21.0973 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.43 | 7.858% | $84.593 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.60 | 10.735% | $28.3482 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.55 | 3.103% | $258.3246 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.44 | 13.146% | $136.273 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.42 | 9.341% | $253.0369 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.12 | $1,012.8302 | $1,012.83 | $1,012.80 | $1,012.80 | |