| 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 | $231.55 | 8.818% | $251.9681 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.97 | 12.854% | $100.4062 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.93 | 13.389% | $158.6652 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.38 | 5.370% | $92.0723 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.83 | 12.723% | $251.1807 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.60 | 8.501% | $100.4719 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.32 | 7.479% | $227.1246 | $227.12 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.58 | $1,181.8890 | $1,181.89 | $1,181.80 | $1,182.00 | |