| 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 | $222.60 | 11.579% | $248.3749 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.70 | 11.670% | $170.5201 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.86 | 12.237% | $245.6419 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.96 | 5.244% | $39.9506 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.91 | 12.590% | $91.0966 | $91.10 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.45 | 9.184% | $252.7064 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.46 | 9.713% | $157.3943 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.94 | $1,205.6848 | $1,205.68 | $1,205.65 | $1,205.70 | |