| 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 | $199.74 | 12.188% | $224.0843 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.39 | 8.414% | $158.7073 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.84 | 9.706% | $267.5071 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.27 | 3.488% | $253.825 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.92 | 11.340% | $135.7457 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.36 | 12.633% | $61.2273 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.56 | 13.788% | $43.8767 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.08 | $1,144.9734 | $1,144.99 | $1,145.05 | $1,144.90 | |