| 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 | $228.98 | 11.850% | $256.1141 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.82 | 3.550% | $17.4171 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.70 | 7.702% | $153.6908 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.68 | 4.327% | $98.7768 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.76 | 4.817% | $208.3343 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.63 | 10.700% | $240.9164 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.78 | 9.588% | $184.9626 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.35 | $1,160.2121 | $1,160.21 | $1,160.20 | $1,160.20 | |