| 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 | $221.79 | 12.456% | $249.4162 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.47 | 4.315% | $75.5971 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.34 | 8.510% | $77.411 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.29 | 11.193% | $254.9544 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.80 | 5.535% | $197.1394 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.83 | 6.444% | $112.6497 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.63 | 11.550% | $188.1068 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.15 | $1,155.2746 | $1,155.28 | $1,155.25 | $1,155.20 | |